FREDERICKSBURG, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – UPDATE: 10:10AM, 4/9: The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office says they have charged an 18-year old and three juveniles with malicious wounding in connection with the shootings Tuesday afternoon in which three people were killed and three hurt. The 18-year old is Jeremiah Upton, and the juveniles are one 17-year old and two 16-year olds. One of the 16-year old suspects is at a Fredericksburg area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. Three are currently being held without bond, and the one in the hospital will be taken into custody upon discharge. Two are Spotsylvania, and two are Caroline County residents.
The sheriff’s office reveals the incident was an illegal gun sale/robbery. The three deceased are all males: 18-year old Chase Feaster and 18-year old Alonzo Goffney, both of Spotsylvania, and a 20-year old whose name is being withheld pending confirmation of the state medical examiner’s office.
ORIGINAL:
Fredericksburg City and Spotsylvania County Public Schools (FCPS) will open two hours late on Wednesday, April 9, in response to a shooting in Spotsylvania County that left three people dead and three others hospitalized Tuesday.
In a statement released Tuesday night, they cited “the profound impact this incident has had on members of our school community” as the reason for the delay. The school system said the additional time would allow staff “to prepare our buildings and staff to welcome students with the care and support they may need during this difficult time.”
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred this evening in Spotsylvania,” the statement read. “Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this devastating loss.”
Earlier coverage: Three Dead, Three Hospitalized After Shooting in Spotsylvania County, Investigation Ongoing – Cville Right Now
FCPS did not share further details about any connection to the school division. Spotsylvania County authorities have released limited information about the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
