In the winter of 2021, the life of 43-year-old Brian Raviv Bregman, a male attorney and reserve police officer, was cut short in what police have described as a targeted home invasion and robbery. On February 3, 2021, officers from the Laurel Police Department responded to a call for a possible burglary at Bregman's residence in the 500 block of Main Street, which also housed his law office.
Upon arrival, they discovered Bregman deceased inside, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into the homicide quickly revealed a complex plot that began to unfold on the night of January 30, 2021. According to authorities, Bregman had invited 23-year-old Marie Nancy Hassan to his home. Investigators believe that during her visit, Hassan conspired with several others to rob Bregman. The plan, as outlined by police, involved Hassan unlocking a door to allow her accomplices to enter the residence. Security footage from the apartment reportedly captured key moments of the incident.
Within weeks of the discovery of Bregman's body, authorities began making arrests. In mid-February, Marie Nancy Hassan of Hyattsville and 21-year-old Caleb Rinwi Gonga of Lanham were taken into custody. Both faced a string of serious charges, including first-degree murder and home invasion. Gonga was identified by police as the suspected shooter.
The investigation continued to develop, and in March 2021, three additional suspects were apprehended. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 19-year-old Fabian Tinsley of Hyattsville and 19-year-old Sam Mofor of Bowie. They were also charged with first-degree and second-degree murder, as well as home invasion. The fifth individual arrested was 20-year-old Michael Phelps of Bowie, who was charged with being an accessory after the fact for allegedly helping to dispose of evidence. Police have stated that the murder and robbery were not random acts. Further details regarding the trials, convictions, and sentencing of the suspects are not available in the provided search results.
