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Charlottesville: Man shot multiple times by acquaintance, required tourniquet

Crystal Graham
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A 23-year-old is in serious condition at UVA Medical Center after being shot multiple times last night in Charlottesville.

At 8:54 p.m., Charlottesville Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting outside of 108 Lankford Ave. Upon arrival, officers found the male victim.

Officers provided life-saving measures including applying a tourniquet to the victim.

The victim was transported to the hospital. He is currently in serious by state condition.

According to police, the investigation indicates the victim and suspect knew each other. There is no indication this is a random attack.

If anyone has information related to the incident, call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (434) 977-4000 to submit an anonymous tip.

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.