Missing Apple Valley Man Found Deceased Following Mental Health Crisis in St. Paul, Minnesota
Updated: January 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM.
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA — It is with great sadness that we report that the search for 42-year-old Shuefuab Xiong, who had been missing since January 14, 2025, has come to a tragic end.
At approximately 12:10 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, officers from the Saint Paul Police Department responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Rice Street following a 911 call reporting a mental health crisis. The caller identified the individual in crisis as their brother, Shuefuab Xiong, who had been reported missing by Apple Valley police days earlier. The family member informed officers that Xiong was threatening to take his own life and had access to firearms inside the residence.
Upon arrival, officers prioritized the safety of family members in the home, instructing them to exit the building while making multiple attempts to contact Xiong. Despite the family's efforts to persuade him to come out and seek help, Xiong ran from the building and onto Geranium Avenue West, where he tragically took his own life.
Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, Xiong was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Ongoing Investigation
According to officials with the Saint Paul Police Department, the circumstances of this incident remain under investigation as law enforcement works to piece together the events leading up to Xiong's death.
Community Response and Support
The Saint Paul Police Department has extended its deepest condolences to Xiong’s family during this incredibly difficult time. His disappearance and the subsequent search had galvanized the community, with family and friends organizing search efforts and urging the public to assist in locating him.
The Apple Valley Police Department also extends its deepest condolences to Xiong’s family, friends, and the Hmong community following the tragic news of his passing this afternoon. They are also grateful to all those who helped search for Xiong and provided information to the department during this challenging week.
Statement from the Family
We, the Xiong Family, are devastated to share the heartbreaking news of the loss of our beloved Shue Fuab Xiong. He was a cherished son, brother, and friend who brought so much love and joy into our lives. Shue was possibly battling a mental health crisis, and despite all our hopes and efforts, we lost him. Our hearts are shattered, and the pain is immeasurable.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all who have shown us love and support during this incredibly difficult time. To our family, friends, and even those we have never met who reached out to check on us, offered kind words, or simply held us in their thoughts—thank you. Thank you to everyone who shared the case through social media, to the news channels for spreading awareness and stressing how critical it was to get this case moving. To those who made sure we were fed, stood by us in the cold searching for Shue, or shared advice to lighten our burdens, your kindness has touched our hearts in ways we can never forget.
We are especially grateful to the authorities in Apple Valley, Richfield, Golden Valley, Superior, and Saint Paul. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work throughout this case have brought us some peace amidst this tragedy. We will always remember your care and commitment.
As we take the time to grieve and heal, we kindly ask for privacy. Thank you for your understanding, your prayers, and for walking alongside us during this painful journey.
A GoFundMe set up for the Xiong family will help them honor Shue with a traditional Hmong funeral. If you would like to donate, you can find the GoFundMe here: Honoring Shue Fuab Xiong's Memory
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, resources are available to provide help and support. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988 for confidential assistance, 24/7.
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