Facts of the Crime:
Convicted and sentenced to death in the March 24, 2001 murder of Armand Paliotta.

Chi knocked on the door of the K&G Men’s store in Arlington, after which an employee unlocked the door and allowed Chi, a former employee, to enter. Chi explained that he had left his wallet in the store after a visit to the store earlier in the day. The store had just closed with manager Armand Paliotta and two other employees remaining to attend to closing duties, including preparing the day’s receipts for deposit. After going to search for his wallet, Chi returned to the front door and pulled out a gun and told the employees who were at the entrance to get back inside. As they were walking, Paliotta pushed Chi and began running. Chi ran after him and shot him. Store employees Adrian Riojas and Gloria Mendoza began running, pursued by Chi, who shot him in the back. Paliotta died from a gunshot wound to the back. Riojas survived. The getaway driver at the murder scene, Hugo Sierra, who is the brother of Chi's girlfriend, is serving a life prison term.

Victim: Armand Paliotta

Time of Death: 6:25 pm

Manner of Execution: Lethal Injection

Last Meal: None

Final Words: "God forgive them. Receive my spirit." With a tear at the corner of his right eye, he told a cousin watching through a window that he loved him, then whispered in Spanish what appeared to be a prayer.