Person Charged for Brandishing BB Gun Before Albemarle Shooting

On March 18 at about 10:30 p.m., an altercation on Hydraulic Road led to a firearm discharge. A vehicle was struck, but no one reported injuries.

Incident details

Albemarle County Police posted information about the event on social media. According to the agency, two people argued and one person displayed a BB gun.

Arrest and charges

The individual who showed the BB gun turned themselves in on March 31. They were charged with misdemeanor counts of brandishing and assault. Local coverage described the incident as a person charged in relation to brandishing a BB gun before an Albemarle-area shooting.

Investigation status

Police did not release names or say whether the shooter faces charges. The department said the investigation remains active.

Filmogaz.com asks anyone with information to contact local authorities or submit tips to the newsroom. Officials have not released additional details.