By Bill Lindelof
blindelof@sacbee.com
Sacramento police today identified a Fresno man they shot and killed in Meadowview on Monday.
He was identified as 32-year-old Meng Xiong.
He and his brother, Zang Xiong (photo left), 23, are suspected of committing a home invasion of a residence on O'Neil Way, police said.
The incident took place about 8:30 p.m. Monday when a man used a ruse to enter the home.
Police suspect that the older brother at gunpoint tied up a 17-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy.
When police arrived the younger brother was walking away from the home and he was arrested by police.
After police surrounded the residence, an officer at the back of the house with a police dog saw the older brother and gunfire was exchanged.
A police dog, Bandit, was injured.
The suspect then retreated into the house and left through the front door, still armed, police said.
Officers ordered him to drop his weapon, but he did not, police said.
Meng Xiong was shot at by four officers in the front of the house and died from his injuries.
Zang Xiong was booked on six felony charges, including burglary and threats to commit a crime resulting in death or great bodily injury, police said.
Police said Wednesday that Bandit was doing well after surgery.
Call The Bee's Bill Lindelof, (916) 321-1079.
Previous coverage:
Meadowview home invasion suspect killed by Sacramento officers - March 17, 2010
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