SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The first of five trials for a 2023 deadly shooting in downtown Springfield is over.

Elysha BeDell , one of five men accused of killing Chaviz Nguyen two years ago in downtown Springfield, was convicted Thursday and will be formally sentenced on Feb. 9.

The Nguyen family says this is just the start of getting justice for their son.

“It’s frustrating because we’ve been waiting for this moment almost two years now,” said Chea Nguyen, Chaviz’s father.

Chea and his family are getting ready to face a third holiday season without their son Chaviz.

“He’s an outgoing kid. When he comes in the room, he’ll make you laugh. He’s a very funny guy, and he’s outgoing. He’s respectful, you know, all those things that you want in a kid,” Chea said.

Chaviz was killed on Nov.

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