Azarieus Jozsiah Wooden Hill, a 17-year-old from Hopewell, Virginia, was shot and killed early morning on June 14, 2026. Officers were called to the Summit Apartments in the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive shortly before 1:15 a.m.; they found Azarieus with multiple gunshot wounds and he died at the scene. A second juvenile was injured in the same shooting.

Police reported they observed a suspect vehicle leaving at high speed, followed it briefly, and took two juvenile suspects into custody. One of those juveniles had been shot during the incident and was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Both suspects were charged with several misdemeanor offenses, including juvenile in possession of a firearm, reckless handling of a firearm, discharging a firearm within city limits, and eluding police; authorities said additional charges were pending. Both were being held at a juvenile detention facility while the investigation continued.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to contact Lead Detective Ryan Glasco with the Hopewell Criminal Investigations Unit or submit anonymous tips through the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline or the P3 Tips app. If anyone knew Azarieus or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.