Crime
3 dead, 3 wounded in Spotsylvania County mass shooting
Suspects Seen Fleeing Scene, One Possibly Wounded
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — Authorities have confirmed that three individuals are dead and three others were hospitalized following a violent shooting incident Tuesday evening in the Olde Greenwich neighborhood, just outside Fredericksburg.
A video circulating online appears to show multiple suspects fleeing the scene, with one individual visibly injured, bleeding from the hand—suggesting he may have sustained a gunshot wound.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on April 8, a 911 call reporting an active shooter was received from the 400 block of Olde Greenwich Drive, off Lafayette Boulevard.
Emergency radio traffic revealed early reports of multiple gunshot victims, including at least two minors, and noted that the scene had not yet been cleared by law enforcement at the time of arrival.
Upon arrival, Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Deputies, Fredericksburg Police officers, and emergency medical personnel encountered a chaotic and traumatic scene.
First responders rendered aid to at least one victim, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Two additional victims—one found inside a vehicle—were also confirmed deceased.
All three fatalities remain unidentified at this time, and their ages have not been officially released.
Video evidence shared with authorities reportedly shows several individuals fleeing the area on foot, with one suspect appearing to clutch a blood-covered hand, possibly indicating a gunshot wound.
Law enforcement has not yet confirmed if this person has been identified or apprehended.
Initial witness reports suggest that gunfire erupted between two groups of individuals.
At some point during the altercation, a local resident emerged from their home and became involved in the exchange, though the nature of their involvement remains under investigation.
As of 7:26 p.m., the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office released an official update through Major Liz Scott, confirming the three fatalities and the hospitalization of three other individuals with unspecified injuries.
Scott described the case as a “fluid and ongoing investigation” and noted that no suspects had yet been apprehended.
A large-scale police presence remains in the area, including personnel from multiple agencies.
Officers continued to search neighborhoods surrounding Lafayette Boulevard and the nearby Sheetz gas station for additional suspects or evidence.
Residents have been advised to shelter in place and remain indoors while investigators secure the area.
Authorities said a public alert will be issued once it is deemed safe to lift the order.
Anyone with information, surveillance footage, or cell phone video from the vicinity of Olde Greenwich Drive during the time of the incident is urged to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office immediately.
Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.