Hooper Bay, Alaska – The small community of Hooper Bay is in shock after the tragic deaths of two local adolescents, Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson, both 18 years old, who were found deceased on October 2, 2024.
Authorities have arrested 20-year-old Shaquille Carawan in connection with the double homicide.
Carawan faces multiple charges, including first-degree and second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and misconduct involving controlled substances.
He is also charged with supplying alcohol to minors.
The bodies of Rivers and Olson were discovered inside a residence in Hooper Bay, leading to a swift and comprehensive investigation by Alaska State Troopers.
Carawan was taken into custody on Saturday and is currently being held at the Yukon Kuskokwim Correctional Center in Bethel.
This tragic event has left the community devastated, with friends and family struggling to comprehend the loss.
Local law enforcement continues to investigate the details of the incident as the families of the victims prepare to release official obituaries.
The heartbreaking loss of Novely Rivers and Abigail Olson has left a profound impact on Hooper Bay, as the investigation into their deaths continues.