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COMMUNITY ALERT
University of Virginia Police Department
Incident: Aggravated Assault
Date/Time: Thursday, March 28, 2024 at approximately 10:04 p.m.
Location: Intersection of 14th Street and Grady Avenue
The Charlottesville Police Department 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.
Suspect Vehicle: Gray or silver SUV
Suspects: Four males inside the vehicle
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Charlottesville Police Department at (434) 970-3280 or UVA Police at (434) 924-7166.
Safety Tips:
- If you observe suspicious activity, call 911 immediately
- Be aware of your surroundings, especially after dark
- Report any information about this incident, even if it seems minor
This community alert is issued by UVA Police Chief Timothy J. Longo, Sr., Vice President for Safety and Security, in compliance with the Clery Act.
This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.
Signed by Timothy Longo, who serves the dual role of UVA Police Chief and Vice President for Safety and Security, a leadership structure adopted after the November 2022 shooting on Grounds
The intersection of 14th Street and Grady Avenue is on the northern edge of Grounds near student residential areas, placing it within UVA's Clery geography
UVA uses the term 'Community Alert' rather than 'Timely Warning' for its Clery Act notifications, rebranding the same legal requirement under a more approachable name