3 Dead and 3 Injured in Mass Shooting at Virginia Townhouse Complex

Three people have died, while three others injured after a mass shooting in Virginia.

According to the Associated Press and Fox 5 DC, authorities received calls around 5:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, April 8 about a shooting at a townhouse complex in Spotsylvania County, located just outside Fredericksburg.

“Upon arrival, deputies found multiple subjects shot. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office has confirmed 3 deceased and 3 victims transported to local hospitals,” the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office said in a press release shared on Facebook on Tuesday evening.

They added, “This is an active and fluid investigation. At this time, we do not know the ages of any of the victims.”

The Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that all suspects had been found and were in custody, per a new statement posted Wednesday morning.

In a follow-up release posted approximately two hours later, authorities said that four people 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 old, one is 17 and another is 18-year-old Jeremiah Upson, the police shared.

They added, “One of the 16-year-old suspects is currently at a local hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. [Two] of the suspects are Spotsylvania County residents and two are Caroline County residents.”

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“[Three] 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 police continued.

The Sheriff’s Office also identified the three victims killed in the shooting as 18-year-old Chase Feaster and 18-year-old Alonzo Goffney, both of Spotsylvania County, as well as a 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,” the authorities said, per the release. “We commend our detectives on bringing this tragedy to a closure.”

They added, “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.”

On Wednesday, the Spotsylvania County Public Schools said that schools in the area would be starting two hours later.

“This delay will provide time for our staff to have supports in place to assist students and staff who may have been impacted by the incident that took place yesterday in our community,” the CPS said, per a statement posted on Facebook.

School officials added, “As part of this support, each of our high schools will have additional deputies and presence from the Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. No AM ECSE preschool classes. 12-month Employees report on time.”