On the night of Friday, June 24, 2022, in Hopewell, Virginia, 18-year-old Jasir Culver was found deceased alongside 14-year-old Micah Coles. The two male teenagers were discovered lying on the railroad tracks near the intersection of Elm Street and Arlington Road. Both had sustained several gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene by Hopewell Fire and EMS after officers responded to a report of shots fired at approximately 10:27 p.m.
The Hopewell Police Department is investigating the case as a double homicide. While detectives have developed several leads in the months following the incident, they have stated that more information and evidence are needed to make an arrest. The investigation into the deaths of Jasir Culver, who was from Petersburg, and Micah Coles of Hopewell remains ongoing.
Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that might lead to an arrest and conviction in what they have described as a senseless act of violence. The family of Jasir Culver has offered an additional reward for information that aids in the resolution of the case. As of the latest reports, no suspects have been publicly identified or taken into custody, and no arrests have been made. Police are encouraging anyone with knowledge of the crime to contact the Hopewell Criminal Investigations Unit or the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline.
