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Charlottesville Police investigating Monday shooting that sent man to hospital

Chris Graham
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An Albemarle County man is in the University of Virginia Medical Center with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting Monday night in the area of Bainbridge Street and Carlton Avenue in Charlottesville.

The shooting was reported to Charlottesville Police at 8:45 p.m.

The victim, a 42-year-old male resident of Albemarle County, was able to drive himself to the UVA Medical Center and is still receiving treatment for life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Detectives and forensic technicians are currently investigating the incident.

At this time, the CPD believe this to be an isolated and targeted incident.

If anyone has information or video footage relating to this incident, call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (434) 977-4000.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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