Milpitas, CA Vinh Quang Nguyen, a 36-year-old real estate professional from Milpitas, California, has been identified as the main suspect in a tragic murder-suicide that claimed the lives of his entire family.

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Milpitas Police were called to an apartment at Turing at the Fields on McCandless Blvd for a welfare check after a relative reported not hearing from the family for several days. Upon arrival, officers discovered a horrific scene: Vinh Nguyen, his wife Betty Pham (36), and their two children, aged 9 and 6, all dead from gunshot wounds.

Authorities believe Vinh Nguyen was responsible for the deaths. A handgun legally registered to him was found at the scene. According to Lieutenant Tyler Jamison of the Milpitas Police Department, the couple was reportedly going through a divorce.

Both Nguyen and his wife worked for the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and had Vietnamese backgrounds. The family was known to maintain regular contact with relatives, making their sudden silence particularly alarming.

This tragic incident has left the community in shock, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help in times of crisis.