Document: Police Arrest Suspect in Homicide of Missing Teen

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On Nov. 21, deceives from the Metropolitan Police Department arrested Brandon Nguyen, 24, for second-degree murder while armed.

Nguyen allegedly shot 17-year-old Brian Ward on the 300 block of Allison Street, NW. His skeletal remains were found in Laurel, Md. on Dec. 2, 2021. Ward was reported missing by family members on Sept. 29, 2020.