The restaurant was crowded—about 50 patrons were present—when the shooting occurred. Khamchan was taken to Community Regional Medical Center but died shortly after arrival.

Police arrested Lee Saysanasy hours after the shooting in Northeast Fresno and identified him as the primary suspect. The trial in March 2012 resulted in a guilty verdict for second-degree murder and a sentence of 60 years to life; prosecutors introduced graphic video evidence during the case. The motive for the shooting was not described.