CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Edward Conlin Lee, 44, of Charlottesville, has been charged with malicious wounding following a stabbing near the University of Virginia.

Charlottesville Police responded to the 100 block of Emmet Street on February 27 and found a male victim with stab wounds to his torso. He was transported to UVA Medical Center with life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized. Authorities determined that Lee and the victim had an altercation at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Thomson Road before the stabbing. The victim then walked to Emmet Street, where first responders located him. Police confirmed the attack was not random, as the two individuals knew each other.

Lee was last seen heading toward UVA Grounds while still armed with a knife, prompting a multi-agency response and public safety alerts. Within an hour, officers detained him in the 200 block of Stribling Avenue.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000.

 

Earlier:

The University of Virginia has announced that the active attacker incident near 100 Emmet Street South is now stable, and the suspect has been detained. The shelter-in-place order has been lifted, though police remain on scene. No further updates have been provided at this time.

UPDATE 5:20p: Subject described as a white male, blue pants, and white tennis shoes. Continue to Shelter-In-Place

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – The University of Virginia issued an emergency alert reporting an active attacker armed with a knife near 100 Emmet Street South, across from Alumni Hall. The suspect is described as a white male wearing a red hoodie and blue sweatpants.

UVA’s alert urges anyone in the area to “RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.” Authorities have not yet provided additional details on the suspect’s whereabouts or any potential injuries.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.