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Albemarle County: One injured in early-morning shooting on Berkmar Drive

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One person was injured in a shooting in the 3400 block of Berkmar Drive north of Charlottesville early Saturday morning, per a report from the Albemarle County Police Department.

The shooting was reported to police at 1:10 a.m.

The gunshot victim self-transported to UVA Health in non-life threatening condition while officers were still on scene.

No other injuries have been reported.

Community members will see a large police presence in this area while the investigation continues.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000. Your call can remain anonymous.

Residents with exterior security cameras can register them for free on ACPD NeighborLink by visiting albemarle.org/police.

Registration allows detectives to quickly identify potential sources of video evidence following a crime.

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