
'Do not approach' suspect in UVA shooting, police warn as shelter in place continues
University of Virginia's campus is being urged to shelter in place after a shooting was reported at a parking garage on campus Sunday night.

'Do not approach' suspect in UVA shooting, police warn as shelter in place continues
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By: WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff
Posted at 12:03 AM, Nov 14, 2022
and last updated 4 minutes ago
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Authorities have identified the suspect they are searching for after a shooting on the University of Virginia's campus prompted a shelter in place order Sunday night.
UVA Police said Christopher Darnell Jones is wanted in the shooting. He was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds.
"Call 911 if seen, do not approach," UVA police wrote at 12:37 a.m.
The UVA Police Department is looking for Christopher Darnell Jones regarding the shooting incident that occurred on the grounds of the University of Virginia. Call 911 if seen, do not approach. pic.twitter.com/mKcxF6ksxw
— UVA Police Department (@UVAPolice) November 14, 2022
Jones was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. He was last seen wearing a burgundy jacket or hoodie, blue jeans and red shoes, according to police.
Officers said Jones should be considered armed and dangerous.
Police continued to urge the campus to continue to shelter in place, as of about 12:50 a.m., and reach out to family and friends to "advise of your status."
Family and friends with questions can call the university's Emergency Hotline at 877-685-4836.
UVA Police first posted on Twitter around 10:30 p.m. that they had received a report of shots fired at Culbreth Garage.
Ten minutes later, police said one suspect was at large and that the campus should shelter in place.
"ACTIVE ATTACKER firearm reported in area of Culbreth Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT," police posted on Twitter at 10:42 p.m.
"Please continue to shelter in place," officials said around 11:20 p.m.UVA Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER firearm reported in area of Culbreth Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT
— UVA Police Department (@UVAPolice) November 14, 2022
University President Jm Ryan said the shooting happened on Culbreth Road.UPDATE: 1 SUSPECT IS AT LARGE, CONSIDERED ARMED & DANGEROUS. CONTINUE TO SHELTER IN PLACE. REACH OUT TO FRIENDS & FAMILY TO ADVISE OF YOUR STATUS.
— UVA Police Department (@UVAPolice) November 14, 2022
"Please follow @UVA_EM for updated alerts, as we ask the @UVA community to please shelter in place," Ryan wrote.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.There has been a shooting on Culbreth Road and the suspect is at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Please follow @UVA_EM for updated alerts, as we ask the @UVA community to please shelter in place. https://t.co/A6Vrirxq0N
— Jim Ryan (@presjimryan) November 14, 2022