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ACPD makes arrest in May shooting at Brookdale Apartments

1 month ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Crime, Local

Anthony Hopkins, 20, of Charlottesville faces four felony charges. Photo: Contributed/ACPD

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshalls, arrested a 20-year-old Charlottesville man late Wednesday night in connection with a May 24 shooting incident outside the Brookdale Apartment Community, the ACPD announced Thursday.

Anthony Hopkins was arrested and charged with four felonies, including attempted malicious wounding, shooting from a vehicle, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and gang participation.

Hopkins is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. Hopkins was officially booked at 1:18 a.m. Thursday, according to an ACPD spokesperson.

Multiple residential buildings and vehicles were struck by gunfire during the May 24 incident, but no injuries were reported.

Police ask anyone with additional information to contact Det. Belew at 434-296-5807. To remain anonymous, please contact CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000.

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