Noah Mekhi Cheeseman, 15, of Williamsburg, Virginia, was killed on March 29, 2026, after gunfire broke out at Lafayette Square Apartments in James City County. Police responded about 6:32 p.m. to the 100 block of Dehaven Court and found Noah with an apparent gunshot wound; he was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities said the shooting began with an altercation between Noah and the suspects and appeared to be an isolated incident. Three people were arrested within a day: Omari-Ahmad T. Martin, 18, of Williamsburg, charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; a 17-year-old from York County and a 16-year-old from James City County, each charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a juvenile. Martin was held without bond; the juveniles were remanded to Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center.

Family and community members held a candlelight vigil at Lafayette Square Apartments, remembering Noah as a Warhill High School student and football player described as determined and inspiring. Police asked anyone with information to contact James City County Police Dispatch, the Crime Line, or submit an anonymous tip through p3Tips. Does anyone in the area have information about the events at Lafayette Square Apartments that evening?