June 20, 2023, News Release: Update

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – UPDATE to Earlier Press Release – Albemarle County Police Department is treating the shots fired incident in the 1600 block of Rio Hill Drive as a homicide. There is one deceased victim, their identity is not being released at this time.

One suspect remains at large, with police presence continued in the area as officers seek their whereabouts.

Based on preliminary information, police believe this is a domestic-related incident.

The Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the homicide and updates will be sent as they become available.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact ACPD at 434-296-5807.

 

June 20, 2023, News Release: Original

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – At approximately 4:36 pm on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, officers from the Albemarle County Police Department were dispatched to the report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Rio Hills Drive. There was one person shot by a person known to them.

There is an increased police presence in the area as officers search for the suspect that fled the scene. Please avoid the area.

Information will be released as it becomes available.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact ACPD at 434-296-5807.