Illegal immigrant from Cambodia with gang ties charged after deadly shooting of woman in Texas
Victoria, Texas – A Cambodian national identified as 41-year-old Savin Seng, also known by the nickname “Two-Face,” is facing federal charges in Texas after a fatal shooting in Victoria. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Seng has been charged with unlawfully possessing a weapon while residing in the country without legal status. He remains in federal custody with a detention hearing set for October 10 at 10 a.m.
At his initial court appearance, it was revealed that Seng is an admitted gang member who had been living illegally in the United States. Authorities say his case highlights serious public safety concerns tied to armed gang members living unlawfully in communities.
Details of the Shooting Incident
According to the criminal complaint, the shooting took place on October 3 at a residence in the Telferner community outside Victoria. When law enforcement arrived, they discovered a woman who had died from a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators allege that Seng fled the scene but left behind his cell phone.
An image found on the phone showed a man holding a Glock pistol with an extended magazine. Witnesses later identified Seng as the shooter captured in the photo.
Authorities also uncovered that Seng was wanted in connection to another homicide. Court documents revealed he had an active arrest warrant from 2022 for a separate killing in Los Angeles, California.
Arrest and Weapons Recovered
Law enforcement located Seng less than a mile from the shooting scene and arrested him. When taken into custody, he allegedly carried a loaded Glock 17, 9mm pistol, along with a 31-round extended magazine hidden in his shorts.
Court records state Seng has a long history of possessing firearms while unlawfully in the U.S. He first entered the country as a child but never obtained legal immigration status. In April 2016, he was ordered removed as an aggravated felon, but removal never took place. Records further show he has previously been held in custody in California, Georgia, and Louisiana.
Federal Authorities Respond
U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei did not mince words about the case, stating: “The presence of armed, illegal-alien gang members in our midst is a threat to public safety. The Southern District of Texas is determined to remove each and every one of them from our streets.”
If convicted, Seng faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible fine of $250,000. The case underscores the heightened attention federal prosecutors are placing on individuals who combine unlawful immigration with violent criminal behavior.
