Sophon Kao, 26

Sophon Kao, a 26-year-old Asian man, was shot and killed Friday, Sept. 20, in the 6500 block of North Rose Avenue in Long Beach, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.

Just before 10 p.m., Kao and a group of friends were at a birthday party when a shooter approached and shot him and three other people, including Jerry Chim, 24. 

Two women were also wounded in the shooting, which occurred in the alcove of the home where the group was celebrating.

Kao was pronounced dead at 10:08 p.m. at the scene, said Ed Winter, a coroner’s spokesman. Chim also died at the scene.

One of the women was hospitalized in critical condition and the other woman was expected to survive.

A neighbor said she heard at least six “pops,” followed by screaming as she watched TV. “One of them said, ‘My brother’s shot. My brother’s dead,’” Erica Reeder said.

Anyone with information can call Long Beach police Dets. Mark McGuire or Greg Krabbe at (562) 570-7244. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

--Hector Becerra and Nicole Santa Cruz