In the fading light of a Friday afternoon in Petersburg, Virginia, on January 23, 2026, the life of 14-year-old JaQuavyz Howell was tragically cut short. A freshman at Petersburg High School, JaQuavyz was known for his bright smile and his passion for football, a sport in which he showed considerable promise. That evening, around 5 p.m., he was at the Lieutenants Run Apartments on Lieutenants Run Drive.
What began as a typical day ended in violence when JaQuavyz was shot multiple times in
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