Cuong Huy Tony Trinh, a 25-year-old Vietnamese-American and Houston police officer, was shot and killed on April 6, 1997, while working off duty at his family’s store. When the suspect saw Trinh’s badge and police identification, he shot Trinh in the head, killing him.

The suspect, identified as Coung Duong Tong, was arrested; a getaway driver was also apprehended. Tong later admitted knowing Trinh was an officer and said he shot out of fear Trinh would shoot him while fleeing. A $25,000 reward was posted during the investigation. Trinh had served with the Houston Police Department for 2.5 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran and is survived by his parents, brother and fiancée. Many attended his funeral services on April 12, 1997.

Does anyone have memories of Officer Trinh, the family’s store, or information about the case that could add to the record?