Man Attacked in Charlottesville Charged With Assault in Unexpected Turn

[Yonnie3]

4. This story clarifies a lot about what is going on.

Earlier stories I've seen were sensational and factually incorrect.

Charlottesville Police Department Press Release:

On today’s date, a warrant was issued for Deandre Shakur Harris (B/M; 20 years of age; resident of Suffolk, Virginia) in relation to an assault that occurred on August 12th in the area of the East Market Street parking garage.

The victim went to the Magistrate’s office, presented the facts of what occurred and attempted to obtain the warrant. The magistrate requested that a detective respond and verify these facts. A Charlottesville Police Department detective did respond, verified the facts and a warrant for Unlawful Wounding (Va Code 18.2-51) was issued.

Once Harris is arrested and taken in to custody an update to this media release will be sent out.