Von Randell Correia, 29, was shot and killed just after midnight on July 28, 2015, near the intersection of Maple and Shields Avenues in Fresno. He had gone to the area to purchase marijuana and was approached by two suspects who witnesses said intended to rob everyone present. Correia, unfamiliar with the area, tried to flee but was caught in the crossfire and died from gunshot wounds.

An officer nearby heard the gunfire, spotted a vehicle of interest and stopped it on Highway 168, leading to the arrest of Shawn Lamont Brown and LaChance Larue Thomas. Authorities say Brown discharged the firearm that caused Correia’s death and Thomas was armed during the offense. Both men were charged with first-degree murder and later convicted; Brown received consecutive 25-years-to-life terms including a firearm enhancement, and Thomas received 25 years to life plus a one-year firearm enhancement.

Anyone who knew Von Randell Correia or was in the area that night with information is asked to come forward.