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Update: Albemarle County Police make arrest in early-morning shooting

Chris Graham
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A Charlottesville man is in custody in connection with an early-morning shooting in the 3400 block of Berkmar Drive.

Daquan J. Ravenel, 21, of Charlottesville, has been charged with carrying a concealed weapon and reckless handling of a firearm, per a report from the Albemarle County Police Department.

Ravenel is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

The victim in the 1:10 a.m. shooting self-transported to UVA Health in non-life threatening condition while officers were still on scene.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000. Your call can remain anonymous.

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