University Police arrested Charlottesville resident Anthony Lyle Lee Jr. Saturday, after a verbal altercation led to shots fired. He was charged with attempted malicious wounding and is being held at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail.
According to a release from the University Police Department, the shots were made around 10:15 a.m. from a vehicle in the 400 block of Massie Road. The verbal conflict had begun at the 7-11 on Ivy Road.
There were no injuries, and nobody involved was affiliated with the University.
UPD requests that anyone with relevant information calls the department at 434-924-7166. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting “UVATIPS” to 274637.
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