Spotsylvania County, VA — April 9, 2025 — A quiet Tuesday evening in a Spotsylvania County neighborhood turned deadly after a violent shooting claimed the lives of three men and left several others injured in what authorities now say was a botched robbery during an illegal firearm transaction.
In a shocking development, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday morning that four teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shooting near Olde Greenwich Circle. The incident unfolded late Tuesday, sparking a large law enforcement response and sending ripples of fear throughout the community.
Among the victims identified were 18-year-old Chase Feaster and 18-year-old Alonzo Goffney, both local residents whose lives were cut short in the violence. A third victim, a 20-year-old man, has not yet been publicly identified pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities have charged Jeremiah Upson, 18, along with a 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boys in connection to the crime. All four are facing charges of malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. According to the sheriff’s office, one of the 16-year-olds was also injured during the shooting and was receiving treatment at a hospital on Wednesday morning. The three other suspects are currently being held without bond.
The sheriff’s office revealed that the deadly incident stemmed from a planned illegal gun sale that devolved into a robbery and shootout. Officials have not yet released further specifics on the transaction or the sequence of events that led to the gunfire.
When deputies responded to the scene Tuesday evening, they found a chaotic and grim situation: three men fatally shot and three others injured. Authorities have not yet provided an update on the condition of those who survived the shooting.
The mass violence sent shockwaves through the broader region, prompting Spotsylvania County Public Schools and Fredericksburg City Public Schools to delay opening by two hours on Wednesday out of an abundance of caution and concern for community well-being.
“This was a tragic and senseless act of violence,” the sheriff’s office stated. “Our detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the full details of what happened. We ask the community for patience as we continue this active and ongoing investigation.”
Local residents have expressed deep sorrow and frustration as they grapple with the devastating loss of life and the involvement of such young suspects. Candlelight vigils and memorials are already being planned in honor of the victims.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office as detectives continue to pursue leads and build a clearer picture of the events that transpired.
As families mourn and the community seeks answers, this tragedy has reignited conversations about youth violence, illegal firearms, and the urgent need for preventive interventions.