Death Row Information
Inmate Information
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Name | Tong, Chuong Duong |
TDCJ Number | 999260 | |
Date of Birth | 10/21/76 | |
Date Received | 4/1/98 | |
Age (when Received) | 21 | |
Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 years | |
Date of Offense | 4/6/97 | |
Age (at the time of Offense) | 20 | |
County | Harris | |
Race | Asian | |
Gender | Male | |
Hair Color | Black | |
Height (in Feet and Inches) | 5′ 8″ | |
Weight (in Pounds) | 147 | |
Eye Color | Brown | |
Native County | ||
Native State | Vietnam |
Prior Occupation
Laborer
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
On 04/04/1997, in Houston, Tong shot and killed an off-duty police officer during the robbery of a food store. Tong also took the officer's jewelry before fleeing the scene.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
Asian male