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Albemarle Police investigate shooting in Barracks West townhomes

Albemarle Police investigate shooting in Barracks West townhomes

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Police are investigating a Friday morning shooting in the Barracks West townhomes off Barracks Road near Georgetown.  Police responded to the 800 block of Runnel Court around 5:20am for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers found a victim with on gunshot wound, who was transported to a hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Though the investigation is ongoing, police say there is “no concern to the community at this time”. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Albemarle Police at 434-296-5807, or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000 or Crimestoppers@albemarle.org.

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