UVA UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody. This is the final alert message.
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Working to provide a safe learning, living and working environment for the University of Virginia community.Not monitored 24/7. Call 911 to report an emergency.
- UPDATE: The UVA shelter in place order has been lifted based upon a thorough search on and around Grounds. A large police presence will remain.
- UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT
- The UVAPD sends their deepest condolences and love to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of this senseless tragedy and to everyone impacted. The road forward will be a long one, and the women and men of the UVAPD will be there along side our community #UVAStrong
- UPDATE: SUSPECT IS AT LARGE, CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS. CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE. REACH OUT TO FRIENDS & FAMILY TO ADVISE OF YOUR STATUS.
- Update: Active search still underway on and around UVA Grounds. Remain sheltered in place. Please stay safe, thank you for your patience and understanding.
- UVA Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER firearm reported in area of Culbreth Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT
- UVA Emergency Alert: Police are looking for a suspect in the Alderman area. All students, faculty, and staff should shelter in place if on Grounds. The suspect is a 6’4 Black Male wearing a gray hoodie. Please avoid the suspect. If seen, please call 911.
- SUSPECT CHRIS DARNELL JONES IS A B/M BURGUNDY JACKET, BLUE JEANS, RED SHOES. MAY BE DRIVING A BLACK SUV VA TAG TWX3580
- UVA Alert: MULTIPLE PD AGENCIES ARE ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT. SUSPECT IS ARMED AND DANGEROUS, SHELTER IN PLACE.
- UVA Emergency Alert: active attacker incident is stable. suspect detained. shelter in place is lifted. Police remain on scene. No further updates.
