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Shots fired incident reported on 100 block of Stewart Circle

No injuries were reported and no suspect description was provided

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered shell casings in the area.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered shell casings in the area.

The Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shots fired incident Saturday at approximately 7:34 p.m. on the 100 block of Stewart Circle, per a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered shell casings in the area. No injuries were reported, and the suspect has not been identified.

This is the first community alert of February.

Community alerts are shared via email to the University community when there is timely information about a threat that can be released to the community without compromising any ongoing investigations. 

The public may opt-in to receive emergency alerts by texting “UVA” to 226787.

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