Tyrone Phet, 22, was shot to death outside his Spring Avenue home in Lowell, Massachusetts in the early hours of September 14, 2020. Phet was sitting in his car with his German Shepherd shortly after 1:00 a.m. when the vehicle was struck by gunfire. He sustained eight gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and arms and was taken to Lowell General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead; the dog was unharmed.

Investigators focused on men with ties to a local gang and within weeks arrested three brothers: Channa Phan, Billy Phan, and Billoeum Phan. Authorities allege the brothers, identified as members of a Cambodian street gang called The Outlaws, drove to Phet’s home and lay in wait for about 21 minutes before ambushing him, then fled in a waiting vehicle. Prosecutors say phone records, video surveillance and information from confidential informants link the brothers to the killing; one associate testified for the prosecution in exchange for immunity.

About four years after the killing the three brothers went to trial. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict and the trial ended in a mistrial; a new trial is pending. If anyone knew Tyrone, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.