University Police has reported that the suspect has been taken into custody.
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- UVA Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER firearm reported in area of Culbreth Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT
- UVA UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody. This is the final alert message.
- UPDATE: 1 SUSPECT IS AT LARGE, CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS. CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE. REACH OUT TO FRIENDS & FAMILY TO ADVISE OF YOUR STATUS.
- Starting at 10am, therapy dogs will be on-site at the Family and Community Assistance Center, 505 Edgemont Rd. Walk-ins welcome.
- 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.
- This account will be the official source of information providing updates regarding the event. Family and friends with questions about the event can continue to call the @UVA emergency hotline at 877-685-4836.
- For family and friends with questions about the event, @UVA has established an Emergency Hotline at 877-685-4836.
- UVA Alert: SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS A BLACK MAN, WEARING A BURGANDY JACKET OR HOODIE, BLUE JEANS, RED SHOES.
- UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT
- UPDATE: MULTIPLE POLICE AGENCIES ARE ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT. SUSPECT IS ARMED AND DANGEROUS, PLEASE SHELTER IN PLACE.
- Good news! - The therapy dogs have arrived early and will be onsite this afternoon at the Family and Community Assistance Center until 8 PM. Walk-ins are welcome.
- UPDATE: SUSPECT IS AT LARGE, CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS. CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE. REACH OUT TO FRIENDS & FAMILY TO ADVISE OF YOUR STATUS.
- UVA Alert: SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS A BLACK MALE, WEARING A BURGANDY JACKET BLUE JEANS AND RED SHOES.