'Attacker with knife’ seen near University of Virginia campus detained, Shelter-in-place lifted
An “active attacker armed with a knife” with seen near University of Virginia campus on Thursday. Police said the suspect has been detained.
UPDATE: Charlottesville Police Department shared an update related to the armed attacker seen near the University of Virginia campus. Spokesperson Kyle Ervin said the suspect has been detained and is being questioned, Charlottesville Tomorrow reported. The shelter-in-place at the university has been lifted.
Police said a victim was found with stab wounds at 1908 Lewis Mountain Rd and was rushed to UVA Medical Center in a critical condition. People were asked to avoid the area.
Meanwhile, UVA issued a final emergency alert describing the situation as "stable."
ORIGINAL STORY: The University of Virginia issued an emergency alert to students on Thursday, warning of an “active attacker armed with a knife” in the vicinity of Emmet Street near the campus. Students were asked to shelter in place.
The suspect is described as a White male wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and blue sweatpants. He was last seen near 100 Emmet St. S in Charlottesville, close to Alumni Hall.
“UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with knife W/M, red hoodie and blue sweatpants reported in area of 100 Emmet ST S, across from Alumni Hall. RUN HIDE FIGHT,” the alert said.
This same alert flashed across television screens in classrooms throughout the campus.
The incident comes two days after the university issued a shelter-in-place order as police searched for a suspect with known gang ties who had fled an off-Grounds traffic stop. Authorities considered the individual armed and dangerous.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information
