Xuan-Kha Tran Pham, Assault of U.S. Government Employee, Virginia 2023

A shocking act of violence has left a U.S. government employee shaken in Fairfax, Virginia. Xuan-Kha Tran Pham, 49, is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a member of Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly’s staff with a baseball bat.

According to allegations in the complaint, on May 15, 2023, Pham entered the District Office of Congressman Connolly in Fairfax with a baseball bat. At that time, a member of Congressman Connolly’s staff (Victim 1) was showing a new intern (Victim 2) how to complete administrative tasks. Using the bat, Pham allegedly struck Victim 1 on the head, causing her to fall to the floor, and struck Victim 2 in the ribs.

Pham then continued to assault Victim 1, allegedly saying, “I’m going to kill you” and “you’re going to die.” Victim 1 estimated that the defendant struck her approximately eight times. At one point thereafter, Pham was allegedly heard yelling, “Gerry,” and that he wanted to “talk to Connolly” as he destroyed items in the office with his bat.

Fairfax City Police Department officers responded to the scene, restrained Pham and placed him under arrest. Pham remains detained pending local charges being pursued by the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.

Xuan-Kha Tran Pham, the 49-year-old defendant, is charged with assault of an employee of the United States engaged in the performance of official duties, which inflicted bodily injury. This serious crime carries significant penalties, and it is essential that Pham faces justice for his actions.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander E. Blanchard. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division are also involved in the investigation.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:23-mj-107.

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