A neighborhood dispute turned deadly in Richmond when twelve-year-old Amiya Moses was struck by a stray bullet—an innocent caught in the crossfire of adult violence. What should have been a safe place to grow up became the scene of an irreversible loss.

🔫 A Violent Weekend, a Shattered Community
The shooting occurred amid a weekend marked by five separate incidents of gun violence across the city. As sirens echoed and investigators worked through the night, neighbors struggled to comprehend how a child’s life could be taken so suddenly—and so senselessly.

⚖️ Arrests, but No Comfort
Authorities arrested Dwight Jackson and Shaquille Maxwell, charging them in connection with Amiya’s death. While the arrests represent progress, they offer little solace to a grieving family and a city left asking how this could happen again.

🤝 A Call for Community Cooperation
Police have emphasized that preventing violence requires more than arrests—it demands collective action. Tips, trust, and timely intervention can save lives, they say, urging residents to work together to stop conflicts before they escalate.

🕯️ Honoring Amiya’s Memory
A vigil will be held to honor Amiya, bringing together loved ones, classmates, and neighbors to remember a bright young life taken far too soon. Candles will flicker where her future should have unfolded—each flame a reminder of what was lost and what must change.

🌱 A City at a Crossroads
Amiya’s death has reignited urgent conversations about gun violence and its devastating impact on innocent lives. Her story underscores a painful truth: when bullets fly, children pay the highest price.

🕊️ Remembering Amiya
She is remembered for her youth, her promise, and the joy she brought to those who knew her. As Richmond mourns, her name becomes a call to action—so that no other child is lost to the same violence, and no other family bears this grief.