Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley speaks on the steps of the Albemarle District Court following a court appearance by UVa shooting suspect Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.
It was not the first time Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., the suspect in the horrific shooting at the University of Virginia on Sunday, attempted to buy a gun.
In 2018, staff at Dance’s Sporting Goods in Colonial Heights would not sell him a handgun, as he was underage. In 2021, Jones tried to buy a $489 rifle, an M&P 15 with a 25-round capacity, but he failed a mandatory FBI background check.
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The #UVA shooter tried twice unsuccessfully to purchase guns in 2018 and 2021. He then purchased a pistol in July and a rifle in February of this year. pic.twitter.com/HJjjKDFU3b
— Mike Barber (@RTD_MikeBarber) November 16, 2022
Albemarle Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley spoke in Charlottesville following a court appearance of Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. on Wednesday.
A screenshot from USA vs. Lovos, a federal case that cites Dance's Sporting Goods as a location from which traffickers illegally purchased guns. Dance's Sporting Goods is the same store that sold two firearms to Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., the suspect in Sunday's shooting at UVa.
UVa shooting: How they reacted on Twitter
Heartbroken to hear of another Virginia community devastated by gun violence. Praying for the UVA community and closely monitoring the situation. Please follow the directions of law enforcement at @UVApolice.
— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) November 14, 2022
We must take further action to make our communities safer.
Praying for everyone in Charlottesville — a beautiful city with a special place in my heart. If you are in Charlottesville, please continue to shelter in place and follow guidance from law enforcement.
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) November 14, 2022
We had a horrific tragedy overnight at UVA, lives were lost and families changed forever. Due to the diligence and commitment of our law enforcement, the suspect is in custody. While there are still many details to uncover, let us lift up the entire community in prayer. https://t.co/t4DHo8nBA4
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) November 14, 2022
I’m thankful for the hard work of local law enforcement in bringing the suspect of the shooting at UVa into custody. My thoughts are still with the families of the victims and the entire Charlottesville community. We must continue working to address the epidemic of gun violence.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) November 14, 2022
I’m thankful for the hard work of local law enforcement in bringing the suspect of the shooting at UVa into custody. My thoughts are still with the families of the victims and the entire Charlottesville community. We must continue working to address the epidemic of gun violence.
— Mark Warner (@MarkWarner) November 14, 2022
We are heartbroken and sending our deepest sympathies to the @UVA community and families of the victims of last night's tragedy. #HokiesForHoos 🧡💙
— Virginia Tech (@virginia_tech) November 14, 2022
Read the full remarks by Board of Visitors Rector Letitia "Tish" Long and @VTSandsman: https://t.co/NrhX1Bf5i3 pic.twitter.com/x54vbwIYRA
We deeply mourn with the families of the victims at UVA whose loved ones were so terribly ripped from them. We pray the survivors fully recover. Violence solves nothing. Please pray for peace and healing.
— Lt. Governor of Virginia - Winsome Earle-Sears (@WinsomeSears) November 14, 2022
“We send our deepest sympathies to the University of Virginia and the Virginia football family for their tragic loss. Our hearts are with the families and the UVA football program during this extremely difficult time.” @Coach_mtucker 💚🙏
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) November 14, 2022
Prayers to @UVAFootball program and the families who lost their Young King's!! Sad Sad Sad 😢
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 14, 2022
To our VCU community: I know you join me in sending our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by yesterday’s shooting at the University of Virginia. VCU has offered our assistance to the @UVA community and we stand with them during this terrible time. https://t.co/JV0b5v8QKG pic.twitter.com/OWbO5WEcWg
— Michael Rao, Ph.D. (@VCUpresident) November 14, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at the University of Virginia. Our hearts go out to all who are impacted by this tragedy.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 14, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at the University of Virginia. pic.twitter.com/LNeT30CVB7
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) November 14, 2022
Please join me in prayer for the victims of this horrific tragedy, their families, and the entire University of Virginia community.
— Congressman Bob Good (@RepBobGood) November 14, 2022
Our prayers go out to the University of Virginia – particularly the families, teammates and coaches of its fallen players – as well as the entire ACC family, on this very sad day.
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 14, 2022
Dukes support Hoos. A message of support from JMU President Jonathan R. Alger. pic.twitter.com/JQm1bKrYaN
— JMU (@JMU) November 14, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the University of Virginia community and the Virginia football program pic.twitter.com/UVrkyTVbNm
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 14, 2022
Our hearts are with @UVA. Tonight, we are all Hoos.
— William & Mary (@williamandmary) November 14, 2022
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From the Clemson Family, we send our love and support to @UVAFootball and the @UVA community. 🧡
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) November 14, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the @UVA community and Virginia Football program
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) November 14, 2022
Our hearts go out to the @UVA and @VirginiaSports family and we send our prayers and support during this tragic time pic.twitter.com/d7xxOz04rP
— Boston College Eagles (@BCEagles) November 14, 2022
Sending our deepest thoughts and prayers to all at @UVA and the @UVAFootball program affected by the unthinkable tragedy in Charlottesville. 💙
— Kansas Jayhawks (@KUAthletics) November 14, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with @VirginiaSports, the @UVAFootball family and the entire @UVA community 🧡💙 https://t.co/96Av9uvaDH
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) November 14, 2022
OMG what tragedy at @UVA -heartbreaking news / 3 football players were fatally shot by an ex football walk on . My prayers go out to the families of those that tragically lost their lives .🙏🙏🙏also to the UVA community . https://t.co/pcnIZdLTbR
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) November 14, 2022
I’m heartbroken for the @UVA community over the shooting on Grounds. The shooter remains at large, so please stay vigilant as we await more information. https://t.co/pV7vZziw8L
— Rep. Abigail Spanberger (@RepSpanberger) November 14, 2022
