CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Eric Dweh has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the March 2024 shooting in the 700 block of 6th Street SE.

The shooting took place on March 5 at a basketball court on the line between the Ridge Street and Belmont neighborhoods. Also involved were another adult and two juveniles.

Dweh, 20, was charged with attempted malicious wounding, reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His November 26 sentence was 18 years with 13 years suspended.

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