Mount Vernon Man Wanted in Sunday Morning Homicide 

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Mount Vernon District – The Fairfax County Police Department is actively investigating the murder of Brandon Wims, 31, of Maryland and has identified Kyjuan Omar Braxton Trott, 43, of Mount Vernon, as a wanted suspect. 

Officers were called around 7 a.m. on Oct. 2 to the 5800 block of St Gregorys Lane in Mount Vernon for a report of gunshots. While officers were responding, Wims was dropped off at Mount Vernon Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. Wims was later transported to Fairfax Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will complete an autopsy to confirm the manner and cause of death.   

Detectives determined Trott saw Wims in a vehicle with two other occupants on St Gregorys Lane. Trott exited a silver Nissan Sentra with Maryland registration 2ET4005 and shot Wims multiple times. The driver of the vehicle with Wims in the backseat drove to the Mount Vernon Hospital, where police were called. Both occupants were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries not considered life threatening. Detectives continue to investigate the relationship between Trott and Wims. 

Detectives obtained warrants for Trott for second degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition. Detectives are asking anyone with information to Trott’s whereabouts to call 703-246-7800. If you see Trott, please call 911 immediately.  

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 and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards of $100 to $1,000 dollars. 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 family is receiving appropriate resources and assistance.  

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