On January 23, 2026, 14-year-old JaQuavyz Howell was shot multiple times in the parking lot of the Lieutenants Run Apartments on Lieutenants Run Drive in Petersburg, Virginia. A freshman at Petersburg High School, he was known for his bright smile and passion for football. Emergency responders took him to the hospital, but his injuries were fatal.

The Petersburg Police Department opened an investigation and arrested another 14-year-old in connection with the shooting. Reports say the suspect and JaQuavyz were acquainted. The killing has left the school community and local residents grieving a promising young life.

If anyone has information about JaQuavyz, his movements that evening, or the events at the apartment complex, please share what you know.