CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The man suspected of fatally shooting 3 University of Virginia students & injuring 2 others, is now in police custody.
23-year-old Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. has been arrested. Henrico Police announced he was taken into custody without incident before 11 a.m. on Edgelawn Street. He is charged with 3 counts of second-degree murder.
The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, as UVA students were returning from a field trip. Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis & D’Sean Perry were killed. All 3 were members of the football team.
UVA President Jim Ryan said a student is also reported to be in critical conditions, while another is said to be in good condition.
“My heart is broken for the victims and their families & for all those who knew and loved them & they are all in my prayers. As I said before, when I see our students, I see my own kids & I cannot imagine anything worse for a parent and as a child,” Ryan said.
The city & county released a joint statement, saying in part: “This incident is considered ongoing & the University of Virginia, in partnership with state & federal law enforcement partners, is leading the investigation. Public safety personnel with Albemarle County & the City of Charlottesville are supporting the investigation. Expect to see police activity & an increased security presence throughout the community today.”
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