Double homicide of Bealeton father, son remains under investigation

By James Ivancic, Times Staff Writer

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the homicides of a father and son in Bealeton that occurred last week.

The victims were identified as Duong Nguyen, 61, and his son, America Nguyen, 22. They resided at 11027 Salisbury Lane in a new housing development in Bealeton.

About 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, deputies went to the home after receiving a request to check on the welfare of the occupants. When deputies arrived, they discovered two deceased men inside the home. Each had been shot and their deaths have been ruled homicides, according to Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. James Hartman.

As of Tuesday morning, no information about a motive and a time of death was available, Hartman said.

“Detectives are working closely with our law enforcement partners to utilize resources with the FBI, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Virginia Department of Forensic Science and others,” Hartman said in an email. “Neighbors, friends, co-workers and others have been very helpful and cooperative during the investigation.”

The men were last heard from on the night of Wednesday, Nov. 7, when America Nguyen communicated with another family member on social media, Hartman reported.

The elder Nguyen is reported to have worked as a cabinetmaker. NBC4 carried an interview on Monday with Phil Shremshock, who said he worked with Duong Nguyen for years. Shremshock told the television station that he contacted the elder Nguyen’s wife and daughter, who were in Vietnam traveling when they received the news of the deaths.

Over the weekend, law enforcement officers canvassed the neighborhood looking for anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, Hartman said. K-9 units were also used to search the area.

Anyone with knowledge about Duong Nguyen and/or America Nguyen is asked to contact the sheriff’s office. Anyone with any information about this crime, or anyone with home security video or dashcam video from the area is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 540-347-3300 or Fauquier County Crime Solvers at 540-349-1000.

A “Funeral Fund for the Nguyen Family” has been created at Go- FundMe.com to raise donations with a goal of $15,000. Nearly $6,400 had been raised as of 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Reach James Ivancic at jivancic@ fauquier.com