Sep 15, 2023, News Release

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA – On Thursday, September 14, 2023, the Albemarle County Police Department executed a residential search warrant in the 900 block of Upper Brook Court (Albemarle County). While executing the search warrant, 19-year-old Albemarle County resident, Jalontae Truriel Percer, was taken into custody on charges related to the September 13, 2023 Fashion Square Mall shooting. A firearm was recovered during the search of the residence.

Mr. Percer has been charged with the following:

  • 2 charges of:
  • 2-51. Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc.
  • 2-53.1. Use or display of firearm in commission of a felony.

Both shooting victims were treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center and have been released from the hospital. A dog also received veterinarian care for injuries it received during the shooting and has since been released.

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Andrew Holmes with the Albemarle County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at at 434-296-5807 or Crime Stoppers at 434-977-4000.