Noah Christopher Campbell, 25, was killed in Culpeper, Virginia, in the early hours of September 25, 2024. Officers responded about 3:34 a.m. to a reported shooting in the 1000-block of Virginia Avenue. Campbell was found with life-threatening injuries, taken to UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, and later pronounced deceased.

Police opened a homicide investigation and offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and prosecution. An 18-year-old from Culpeper, Jayden E. Penn, was identified as a suspect and arrested on October 28, 2024, charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. On March 20, 2025, a second man, 23-year-old Malik X.J. Towler of Culpeper, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, robbery resulting in death, and wearing a mask in certain places.

Authorities say the investigation remained active and additional charges could be filed. If anyone has information, contact Sgt. R. McKnight at 540-829-5529 or email [email protected]; anonymous tips can be made to Culpeper Crime Solvers at 540-727-0300. Anyone with information is asked to come forward?