Thirty years after the infamous Boston Chinatown Massacre, the FBI and Boston Police Department are offering a $30,000 reward in a renewed effort to gather information on fugitive Hung Tien Pham, according to an FBI statement marking the anniversary of the 1991 quintuple murders.
On January 12, 1991, Hung Tien Pham, a Vietnamese national of Chinese descent, and two accomplices carried out an execution-style attack at a social club, killing five men. One survivor identified the attackers. According to the FBI, Pham was last seen in Thailand in the late 1990s after moving through several U.S. cities. Special Agent Joseph R. Bonavolonta stated in a recent press conference, "We will not rest until Pham has been held accountable."
Pham, now 60, was identified as a participant in the executions and is a known associate of the Ping On crime syndicate, linked to organized crime activities across multiple North American cities. Investigators have released new age-progressed images and a wanted poster to assist in locating the long-time fugitive.
The Boston Police Department, working with the FBI’s violent crimes task force, continues to search for Pham, tracing his past movements and affiliations. Daniel Duff, a lieutenant detective with Boston Police, noted that the case remains significant due to the lasting impact of the January 12, 1991, attack on the community. Authorities hope that any new information, no matter how minor, could provide valuable leads in the investigation.
Authorities say the exact motive behind the massacre remains unclear, though it may have involved a robbery attempt or a conflict between rival factions. In addition to seeking Pham, Boston law enforcement continues efforts to provide closure to the neighborhood and maintain the safety and cohesion of the community affected by the 1991 attack.
