Herndon Man Accused Of Murder: Police

ALDIE, VA — Police arrested a Herndon man Tuesday on first-degree murder charges in connection with a double homicide in Aldie in January, and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office believes drugs may have played a role in the deaths. Brian K. Welsh, 38, was charged with two counts of first degree murder and is being held without bond.

Mala Manwani, 51, and Rishi Manwani, 32, were found with multiple gunshot wounds Jan. 31 at the home in the 25000 block of Tomey Court. Police were notified by a co-worker who said the woman had not come to work that week. She is not believed to be the intended target.

Instead, police say Welsh and the younger Manwani knew each other and had been involved in narcotics activity inside the home. Several police agencies were involved in an exhaustive investigation over the past six weeks. The gun used in the murders was found, and it matched shell casings found at the scene.

Reporting by Patch editor Skip Wood

Photo: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office