UVA shooting suspect absconding after killing three people, injuring two others. See what community has been told

The whole University of Virginia (UVA) is under lockdown. All classes were cancelled on Monday morning as the police are looking for the student connected with the previous night's shooting. UVA President Jim Ryan confirmed that three people died and two others were injured in a shooting on Sunday evening.

What happened on Sunday night?

Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. is the main suspect and was identified as the shooter by the president. The police are looking for him. A warning has been issued to the students and staff to look for shelter. On Sunday night, there were reports of shots being fired on campus. The university management quickly sent an alert on Twitter at 10:42 p.m. about an "active attacker" with a firearm. According to the tweet, there was a shooting on Culbreth Road, and the suspect is still at large. The suspect is armed and hostile. He also urged the university community to take shelter until the attacker is apprehended.




He later added in another tweet that he felt sad about the loss of three lives in the shooting. He also said that two people were hospitalised, and he hoped for their quick recovery.

The UVA Police Department also issued a notice online stating that they are looking for a suspect, who is armed and dangerous. On Monday, only the necessary personnel were called to work, ensuring that no one was injured by the shooter. A student, who lives in a dorm room near Culbreth Road, said she heard six shots fired on Sunday night, as per media reports.

FAQs:

1. Where did the incident took place?
   It took place on Culbreth Road at the University of Virginia.
2. When did this incident happen?
   It happened on November 13, 2022 (Sunday) night.