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Charlottesville: Armed man wanted by police in Hardy Drive shooting

Crystal Graham
Nayquon Laymonte Steppe
Nayquon Laymonte Steppe

The Charlottesville Police Department has obtained warrants for Nayquon Laymonte Steppe related to a shooting in September.

According to the CPD, the shooting occurred on Sept. 12 in the 800 block of Hardy Drive. A residence and a vehicle were struck by gunfire during the incident.

Steppe is a 25-year-old Black male, approximately 5’7″ in height, weighing 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Steppe has been charged with the following offenses:

  • 18.2-51.2-Attempted malicious wounding
  • 18.2-56 – Reckless handling of firearm
  • 18.2-137 – Destruction of property

Steppe should be considered armed, according to the CPD.

If you have any knowledge of Steppe’s whereabouts, contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at (434) 977-4000.

Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.