Elijah Brown, 17, was fatally shot on June 20, 2025, at the Creek Point apartment complex in the Midlothian area of Chesterfield, Virginia. The shooting also killed his 17-year-old friend Xavion Drake. Elijah was a student at Shining Stars Academy in Petersburg and hoped to join the Air Force. He loved basketball, was described as a fierce competitor with a goofy side, and was remembered by family as a confident, stylish young man raised by a supportive village that encouraged leadership.

Friends and family held a prayer vigil for the two teens, who were described as inseparable. An 18-year-old, Richard Lamb, was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths.

If anyone knew Elijah, his friendship with Xavion, or has information about what happened at Creek Point on June 20, 2025, please come forward.