Crime
Suspect in Custody Following Stabbing Near UVA Grounds, Victim in Critical Condition
Charlottesville, VA – A 44-year-old man is in police custody, and another individual is fighting for their life following a stabbing incident near the University of Virginia (UVA) on Thursday evening.
The Charlottesville Police Department (CPD) has identified the suspect as Edward Conlin Lee, a Charlottesville resident, who has been charged with malicious wounding in connection with the attack.
Authorities confirmed that Lee and the victim were acquainted, though neither individual has any known affiliation with UVA.
The stabbing reportedly stemmed from an altercation between Lee and the victim at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.
Following the dispute, the victim fled the scene and was later found one block away with stab wounds to the torso.
Emergency responders transported the victim to UVA Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition as of Thursday night.
At approximately 5:00 p.m., UVA issued an emergency alert warning students and faculty of an active attacker armed with a knife near 100 Emmet Street, across from Alumni Hall.
Shortly after, the university followed up with a shelter-in-place order as law enforcement searched for the suspect.
By 6:00 p.m., police located Lee near Stribling Avenue, where he was taken into custody without further incident.
The Charlottesville Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. No further details regarding the suspect’s motive or additional charges have been released at this time.
Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Charlottesville Police Department.
This remains a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.