Reston Man Fatally Shot: Detectives Arrest Suspect <8 Hours Later

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Reston Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man in connection to yesterday’s fatal shooting in Reston.

Yesterday around 1:13 p.m., officers responded to the 11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive in Reston for a shooting. Hyung Joon Choi, 31, of Reston, was found inside the gym, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition and was pronounced deceased. Immediately following the incident, the suspect was seen fleeing the gym. 

Detectives swiftly identified Steve Taehee Ha, 43, of Chantilly as the suspect and took him into custody. He was charged with Second Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held on no bond.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting and are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Major Crimes Bureau at 703-246-7800, option 2. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.   

Victim specialists from our Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victim’s family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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