Culpeper man arrested after Aug. 21 shooting on James Madison
Investigators say 19-year-old Tyrek Xavier Smith fired at vehicles following an altercation; he faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges from the Aug. 21 incident on James Madison.
On Friday, August 21, 2026, at about 9:47 PM, Culpeper Police responded to gunfire in the 500 block of James Madison after a motorist reported bullets struck their vehicle; officers found a shattered window and a bullet hole in a door frame. Detectives used Flock license plate readers, video and witness statements to determine the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation on Highview Ct. and charged 19-year-old Tyrek Xavier Smith with multiple counts including two felony malicious shooting counts and two felony malicious shooting into an occupied vehicle; no injuries were reported and detectives are seeking the firearm and tips at (540) 829-5506 or [email protected] (anonymous tips: Culpeper Crime Solvers 540-727-0300 or online).