Four teens charged after Spotsylvania, Virginia, neighborhood shootout leaves three dead.
Authorities say four people have been charged in connection with a shooting that killed three people and wounded three others in Virginia. The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office says Wednesday that all four suspects — two 16-year-olds, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old — are charged with malicious wounding and felony firearm use. Three were arrested Wednesday morning and the fourth was in a hospital with a gunshot wound. Police said earlier that there was no longer a threat to public safety. The shooting was reported Tuesday evening at a townhouse complex in Spotsylvania County.
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office – Roger L. Harris Sheriff
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: April 09, 2025
Contact: Major Elizabeth Scott
Phone: 540.507.7492
UPDATE ON SHOOTING:
Early this morning, four subjects were charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony unlawful assembly. Two of the suspects are 16 years of age, one a 17-year-old, and another is 18-year-old Jeremiah Upson (photo attached). One of the 16-year-old suspects is currently at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. 2 of the suspects are Spotsylvania County residents and two are Caroline County residents. 3 of the suspects have been incarcerated with no bond. The suspect who is currently in a local hospital will be incarcerated upon his discharge.
The three deceased males are as follows:
18-year-old, Chase Feaster of Spotsylvania County.
18-year-old, Alonzo Goffney of Spotsylvania County.
20-year-old, whose name is being withheld pending confirmation of the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Initial investigation reveals that this was an illegal gun sale/robbery. We commend our detectives on bringing this tragedy to a close. We want to thank our partnership with the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police for their assistance during the investigation. We would certainly be remiss if we didn’t thank our community during what has been a stressful and heartbreaking several days.
ORGINAL:
At approximately 5:30 PM, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office received information of a shooting in the area of Olde Greenwich Circle in Spotsylvania. Upon arrival, deputies found multiple subjects shot. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office has confirmed three deceased and three victims transported to local hospitals. This is an active and fluid investigation. At this time, we do not know the ages of any of the victims. No suspect(s) have been apprehended at this time of this release. We ask the public to please stay clear of the area.
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Phone: 1-800-928-5822 or 1-540-582-5822
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