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Charlottesville: Video released in disturbing assault stemming from homeless day shelter

Crystal Graham

charlottesville downtown mall assault haven Charlottesville Police detectives have released a disturbing video documenting an assault on West Main Street on the Downtown Mall.

The assault occurred Oct. 20 at 10:46 a.m.

The investigation found that the incident stemmed from a dispute at The Haven over stolen property and carried over into the street, ultimately ending in the 100 block of West Main Street where video of the assault was obtained. The video shows one man running from two individuals and when he trips, the two gang up on him kicking him until a woman ultimately breaks up the fight.

CPD officers responded to and located the injured adult male sitting on the ground in the 100 block of West Main Street. The male was transported from the scene to the UVA Hospital for further evaluation of non-life-threatening injuries.

The Haven is a day shelter for the homeless in Charlottesville.

While detectives work to confirm the identities of those involved, anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call 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.