Chicago Man Sentenced to 65 Years for 2021 Chinatown Killing of 71-Year-Old Grandfather

Man Sentenced in 2021 Chinatown Shooting

Alphonso Joyner has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the 2021 shooting death of 71-year-old Woom Sing Tse on West 23rd Street in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood.

Court documents state that the sentence was imposed on a Friday, following Joyner’s conviction after a trial held in October for the murder of Tse in Chinatown. Joyner’s attorneys have filed an appeal, arguing that the sentence is excessive.

Details of the Fatal Shooting

The shooting occurred in 2021 while Woom Sing Tse was taking a walk in the 200-block of West 23rd Street in the heart of Chinatown. The location was described as being not far from an elementary school and across the street from that school.

According to police, Joyner, who was 23 years old at the time, fired numerous shots from a car in the street. Police stated that Joyner then exited the vehicle, stood over Tse, and fired additional shots. Prosecutors reported that a total of 22 rounds were fired during the incident. Tse was shot to death as a result of the attack.

Prosecutors did not present any motive for the shooting during court proceedings.

Investigation and Arrest

The Chinatown neighborhood watch responded quickly on the day of the shooting and provided police with multiple videos from security cameras. Police then used license plate identification to locate the suspect within an hour of the shooting.

Statements Following the Verdict

In October, after Joyner was found guilty, Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke issued a statement noting that the shooting had a significant impact on Tse’s family and the Chinatown community. She said the guilty verdict could not remove the pain of the loss but expressed hope that the outcome would provide some comfort to Tse’s loved ones.

Following the guilty verdict, the victim’s son, William Tse, released a statement expressing gratitude to individuals and community members who supported and amplified his father’s story over the years since the murder. He stated that this support had helped keep his father’s memory alive and had contributed to the ongoing pursuit of justice for him.

William Tse also said that the four years since his father’s killing had been difficult for the family, but the continued concern and solidarity from others had given them strength and helped ensure that his father’s life and legacy were not forgotten.