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Charlottesville: Restaurant ruckus spills outside, one man shot in leg

Chris Graham
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A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg last night after an altercation at a diner in Charlottesville.

The shooting took place outside of Holly’s Diner at 1221 E. Market St., according to the Charlottesville Police Department.

At 11:23 p.m., officers were sent to the scene where they discovered the victim outside the restaurant.

The victim was transported to UVA Medical Center for treatment.

The initial investigation indicates that a ruckus inside the establishment led to the shooting outside.

It is believed that the suspect and victim are known to each other, according to the Charlottesville Police Department.

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

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