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Updated: Suspects in Denny’s murder/shooting now behind bars

8:3o p.m. | Prince William police updated us with more information about the arrest of the two men wanted in connection to the murder at a Denny’s restaurant on Sudley Road. A press release states:

Murder Investigation *ADDITIONAL ARREST – On December 29, members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force apprehended Ryan Thomas WALKER, who was sought in connection to the murder of Yusuf OZGUR and the malicious wounding of a second man that occurred at the Denny’s located at 8201 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) on December 26.

  • This suspect resides in the Chantilly area of Fairfax County and was located at the home of an acquaintance in Chesapeake Beach, MD where he was arrested without incident.
  • The first suspect, Jordan ANDERSON, was located by members of the Prince William County Special Investigations Bureau and ATF following a vehicle stop in the Newington section of Fairfax County.
  • A search warrant was subsequently conducted on ANDERSON’s vehicle and his residence in Manassas where additional evidence was recovered.

The Prince William County Police Department would like to acknowledge and thank those who submitted tips in this case which helped confirm the identity of the suspects involved. This investigation was tirelessly worked with assistance from the Virginia State Police and our Federal partners from the FBI and ATF who offered resources including technical and forensic support and the U.S. Marshals who located and apprehended the WALKER suspect.

Detectives and our law enforcement partners are appreciative of the overwhelming support from our community in this case which enabled us to identify and arrest the suspects responsible for the murder of Yusuf OZGUR and the malicious wounding of another victim who is recovering from his injuries sustained during the incident.

Arrested on December 29: [No photo available]

Ryan Thomas WALKER, 22, of 43491 Interval St in Chantilly
Charged with 1 count of murder, 1 count of malicious wounding, and 1 count of robbery
Court Date: February 6, 2020 | Status: Awaiting Extradition

4 p.m. | We’re still waiting for a press release from Prince William police, but here is what we gather from the department’s Twitter account:


1 p.m. | More than 100 tips given to police by residents led to the arrest as the man they say is the shooter — 22-year-old Jordan Anderson, of 11165 Stagestone Way in the Coverstone area of Prince William County, near Manassas.

Police have also identified the man they say was with Anderson on the morning of the shooting as Ryan Thomas Walker, 22, of Chesapeake Beach, Md. He’s still on the run and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

More from Prince William police:

Murder Investigation *ARREST | WANTED SUSPECT – On December 28, detectives with the Homicide Unit identified the two men responsible for the murder of Yusuf OZGUR and the malicious wounding of a second man that occurred at the Denny’s located at 8201 Sudley Rd in Manassas (20109) on December 26.

Since the investigation began, police received over 100 tips and information into the case. Based on forensic evidence collected at the scene, detectives identified the shooter in the case as Jordan ANDERSON who was located in Fairfax County on December 29 and charged.

The second suspect was identified as Ryan Thomas WALKER and is actively being sought in connection to the investigation. The investigation into the additional cases believed to be connected to these two men is ongoing.

Anyone with information on WALKER’s whereabouts is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or your local police department.

Arrested on December 29:

Jordan ANDERSON, 22, of 11165 Stagestone Way in Manassas, charged with 1 count of murder, 1 count of malicious wounding, and 2 counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony
Court Date: February 6, 2020 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Wanted: [Photo from August 2019]

Ryan Thomas WALKER, 22, of the 6500 block of a 10th St, Chesapeake Beach, MD
Described as a white male, 5’11”, 165lbs with brown hair and brown eyes
Wanted for 1 count of murder, 1 count of malicious wounding, and 1 count of robbery
SUSPECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

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