Three people died and two were hurt after a shooting at the University of Virginia late Sunday night, according to University President Jim Ryan and campus police.
Here’s what we know: The shooting took place at the Culbreth Garage on Culbreth Road. University police issued an initial alert around 10:30 p.m. Sunday night. The two other victims hurt in the shooting are receiving medical care.
The University of Virginia Police Department identified the suspect as Christopher Darnell Jones, who is at large and considered armed and dangerous. Ryan said he is a UVA student.
Authorities described Jones as wearing a burgundy jacket or hoodie, blue jeans and red shoes. He may be driving a black SUV with Virginia tag TWX3580.
As law enforcement agencies look for him, people in the area were ordered to shelter in place, but it has since been lifted. For questions, UVA’s emergency hotline is 877-685-4836.
Charlotte, North Carolina – Home to Many Interesting Events
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Charlotte, North Carolina – Home to Many Interesting Events
If you’re looking for a city with mild winters and warm summers, look no further than Charlotte, North Carolina. The city was originally settled by Scots-Irish Presbyterians, who helped to shape the culture of the Southern Piedmont Region. Later, German immigrants began to settle in the area, contributing greatly to the region’s foundations.
The city’s breweries are a popular attraction for beer lovers. In fact, there are 18 breweries located in Charlotte alone, including the city’s first craft brewery, Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. Other breweries include Heist Brewing and Birdsong Brewing, which are both local favorites. You can even take a tour and sample their beer! A visit to a brewery is a unique experience in and of itself, and you’ll appreciate the attention to detail in the production of their brews.
Charlotte is also home to some of the most historic events in American history. The city’s first African-American community was represented by the Brevard Street Library for Negroes, which opened in 1905 on Brevard and East Second Streets, in Brooklyn, a historically black neighborhood of Charlotte. It was the first African-American library in the state of North Carolina, and the first African-American library in the southeast.
The city also boasts many museums, including the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. The museum has nearly 1 million pieces on display and offers both permanent and temporary exhibitions. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Sunday hours being noon to 5 p.m. The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art is one of the most popular art attractions in Charlotte.