A Virginia Beach community is mourning the deaths of two young people, Aleziah Moody, 18, of Norfolk, and Tarvaris Washington, 19, of Virginia Beach, following a fatal shooting at an Amazon Fulfillment Center on Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2026.
According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 2:30 p.m. to the facility in the 1800 block of Twin Mills Road after receiving reports of a shooting. The incident occurred in an outdoor picnic area on the property.
When officers arrived, they found Moody and Washington dead at the scene. Both were pronounced deceased, and investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police Identify Suspected Sequence of Events
In a statement released November 2, the Virginia Beach Police Department said its Homicide Unit had conducted an initial investigation that included interviews with witnesses and a review of nearby surveillance footage.
Based on the preliminary findings, investigators believe Washington shot and killed Moody before turning the firearm on himself. Police characterized the incident as a suspected domestic homicide.
Authorities have not released further information about what led to the shooting or the relationship between the two individuals. Investigators have also not publicly detailed whether there were any prior incidents or circumstances that preceded the violence.
The department said the investigation remains active as detectives continue reviewing the available evidence.
Two Young Lives Lost
The deaths of Moody and Washington have left families, friends and others connected to the Virginia Beach and Norfolk communities grieving.
At 18 and 19, both were at the beginning of adulthood. Their deaths in a shooting at a workplace facility have brought renewed sorrow to those affected by the incident.
As loved ones cope with the loss, further details about their lives, family tributes and memorial arrangements had not been included in the police information provided. Those closest to the victims are being given space to mourn privately.
Investigation Continues
The Virginia Beach Police Department’s Detective Bureau continues to investigate the shooting. Authorities have not announced additional circumstances surrounding the incident beyond their preliminary findings.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department at (757) 385-4101. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or online at P3Tips.com.
As the investigation continues, the community is left mourning two young people whose lives ended in a devastating act of violence.
