GAINESVILLE, Va. — The suspect now in custody and charged in the death of 26-year-old Lihn Thi Pham had a prior relationship with the man, and both shared a child.
Prince William police today announced the arrest of Bryan Christopher Yu, 33, and charged him with Pham’s death. The news comes one day after the department named Yu as as suspect in the crime.
She was shot and killed Sunday night in the Virginia Gateway shopping center in Gainesville.
More from police:
Murder Investigation *ARREST– On November 7, detectives from the Homicide Unit identified the suspect involved in the murder of Linh Thi Pham which occurred in the 7300 block of Atlas Walk Way in Gainesville on November 6. The preliminary investigation into the incident alleged that the accused, identified as Bryan Christopher YU, fatally shot the victim, an acquaintance, as she was sitting in her vehicle after leaving her place of employment. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested without incident.
Arrested on November 7:
Bryan Christopher YU, 33, of 22555 Windsor Locks Square in Ashburn
Charged with 1st degree murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
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