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Aggravated assault incident reported near intersection of 14th Street and Grady Avenue

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a gray or silver Ford SUV

This is the second community alert of March, following a burglary March 23.
This is the second community alert of March, following a burglary March 23.

The Charlottesville Police Department responded to an aggravated assault incident Thursday at approximately 10:04 p.m. near the intersection of 14th Street and Grady Avenue, per a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety.

Officers responded to reports of a person firing a BB-type projectile from a gray or silver SUV with four males inside. Minor injuries have been reported.

This is the second community alert of March, following a burglary March 23.

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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