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Springfield, Mo. ~ On June 3, 2025, the United States Marshals Service arrested 21-year-old Arshaun Bradley in Lake County, Illinois for the murder of Chaviz Nguyen. Bradley, a resident of Springfield, Missouri, was wanted for the November 14, 2023 shooting that resulted in Nguyen's death.

The case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor's office on April 11, 2024. Bradley is facing charges of first-degree murder, four counts of armed criminal action, first-degree assault, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He will be held without bond.

However, the Greene County Prosecutor's Office has reminded the public that these charges are merely allegations and that Bradley is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

This arrest comes after another suspect in Nguyen's murder was apprehended earlier this year. On March 30, 2025, Quartze "Quartez" Washington was arrested in Danville, Illinois for his involvement in the shooting. Washington is also from Springfield and was charged with first-degree murder, four counts of armed criminal action, first-degree assault, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He is currently being held without bond.

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Despite these arrests, one suspect remains at large. Arshaun Bradley's whereabouts are still unknown and he is considered armed and dangerous. The Springfield Police Department has described him as a 5-foot-7 male weighing approximately 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He also has multiple tattoos on his left arm.

The public is urged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1755 or make an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com if they have any information on Bradley's whereabouts. However, authorities have warned against attempting to apprehend him and advise calling 911 instead.

This case began on November 14, 2023, when the Springfield Police Department responded to a report of gunshots being fired from one vehicle at another near the intersection of Grant Avenue and College Street. Upon arrival, officers found Nguyen and a female victim with gunshot wounds near the intersection of Campbell Avenue and College Street. The female victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but Nguyen died at the scene.

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The suspect vehicle fled the scene and was not located by authorities. However, on November 15, 2023, Elysha Bedell, a 19-year-old male from Springfield, was arrested and booked into the Greene County Jail for his involvement in the shooting. Two juveniles were also arrested and booked into the Greene County Juvenile Detention Center.

The case was presented to the Greene County Prosecutor's Office on November 16, 2023. Bedell was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, and four counts of armed criminal action with no bond. The cases against the two juveniles were also presented to the Greene County Juvenile Office for charges to be filed.

The Springfield Police Department's Homicide Unit is still investigating this case and is asking anyone with additional information to come forward. They can contact the department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

Nguyen's death marks Springfield's 17th homicide investigation in 2023. The community continues to mourn her loss as authorities work towards bringing justice for her tragic death.

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