Suspect arrested in Sept. 12 downtown mall shooting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Charlottesville Police Department announces the arrest of Kejuan Augustus Anthony, age 18, in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on September 12, 2026, on the Downtown Mall.
Mr. Anthony was arrested by CPD within the city this afternoon for the following charges:
§18.2-53.1 — Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
§18.2-308.2 — Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
The Charlottesville Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to our community, the detectives who worked tirelessly on this case, the United States Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Charlottesville Commonwealth's Attorney’s Office for their invaluable partnership in bringing this investigation to a swift resolution.
"This arrest, in less than a week after the shooting, is a direct result of the outstanding collaboration between our community, our detectives and our federal partners," said Chief Mike Kochis. "When local, state, and federal law enforcement work together with this level of urgency and coordination, it sends a clear message that violence in our community will not be tolerated. I'm grateful to the U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI for standing shoulder to shoulder with us to get this individual off our streets quickly and safely."
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