Tong Nguyen, a 48-year-old resident of San Jose, California, was killed on February 9, 2021. Officers found Nguyen on the sidewalk on the 1400 block of East Santa Clara Street near the Highway 101 underpass at about 2:09 a.m. He had severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene; the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators described the shooting as gang-related. On March 30, 2021, San Jose police announced arrests in the case: Nathaniel Talivaa, 20, Jenevee Pritchard, 23, and an unnamed juvenile. Authorities said security camera footage showed the suspects stalking Nguyen for several blocks before the shooting, and the suspects were charged with murder and a gang enhancement. The investigation was continuing to determine whether others were involved.

If anyone has information about Nguyen, his movements that night, or additional evidence, please contact Crime Stoppers or the San Jose Police Department.