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Police investigate gunfire near Charlottesville community event
Charlottesville police are investigating gunfire near Tonsler Park after shots were heard during a community event on Saturday evening.
Officers working at the event heard the shots at about 7:45 p.m., and backup units responded.
Police found a shell casing near the community center and cleared the park while searching for suspects and more evidence.
No injuries or property damage were reported.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have not announced any suspects.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (434) 977-4000.
Charlottesville police are investigating gunfire near Tonsler Park during a community event on Saturday evening.
Officers working at the event heard shots around 7:45 p.m. and called for backup.
Investigators found a shell casing near the Tonsler Park community center.
The park was cleared as a precaution while officers searched for suspects and more evidence.
No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Who
- Charlottesville police are investigating. Officers were already working at the event when they heard the gunfire.
- What
- Gunshots were reported near Tonsler Park during a community event. A shell casing was found.
- When
- Saturday evening, around 7:45 p.m.
- Where
- Near Tonsler Park in Charlottesville, Virginia, including the area by the community center.
- Why
- The reason for the gunfire is not stated.
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Officers working at the community event heard gunfire around 7:45 p.m.
Officers responded, and backup units rushed to the scene.
Police found a shell casing near the community center and cleared the park as a precaution.
- Location
- Tonsler Park, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Time
- Around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday evening
- Evidence
- A shell casing found near the Tonsler Park community center
- Reported harm
- No injuries or property damage
- Tip line
- Crime Stoppers at (434) 977-4000