SILVER SPRING, MD – The Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association (MVMA) offers its sincere condolences to the family of Tai Lam, the teen who was fatally shot Saturday night November 1, 2008 on a Ride-on Bus in Silver Spring, MD. Lam was a 14-year-old freshman honor student at Montgomery Blair High School.

MVMA has established a memorial fund to help the victim’s family with funeral expenses.

According to Montgomery County Police, Tai Lam was shot along with two teens after an unidentified suspect opened fire on the bus. Tai died as a result of his injuries while the others have been release from the hospital with minor physical injuries. An arrest has been made in the case and the subject is being held without bond. Two additional suspects who fled to Texas have been arrested in Houston.

More information about this case can be obtained from Montgomery County Police at 240.773.5030 or visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Apps/Police/News/NA_list.asp.

Persons interested in making a donation to the family can mail their donation to: MVMA, 8121 Georgia Ave, Suite 503 , Silver Spring, MD, 20910 . Checks should be made payable to “MVMA” and indicate "Tai Lam" on the memo line.

Donations can also be made ONLINE at: WWW.MDVIETMUTUAL.ORG (click on “Donate Now through Network for Good” button and enter “Tai Lam” for Designation).