Alexander Ariel Pavon-Rios was 18 when he was last seen on October 27, 2024, in Northwest Washington, D.C., and reported missing on October 31. His remains were found in the early morning of November 8, 2024, in a wooded area in the 2600 block of Dunbar Road, Southeast, with the location later clarified as adjacent to Metro property after initial confusion over where the body was discovered.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds. The Metropolitan Police Department opened an active investigation and announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Anyone who knew Alexander, saw him in late October 2024, or has information about the area where his remains were found is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.