UVA chief of police learns during press conference that shooting suspect is in custody

While speaking at a press conference on Monday, University of Virginia Police Chief Timothy Longo learned that the suspect in a shooting on Sunday night, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., had been taken into custody.

Video Transcript

TIMOTHY LONGO: The Office of Student Affairs followed up with the reporting person and made efforts to contact Mr. Jones. In fact, they followed up with Mr. Jones' roommate, who did not report seeing the presence of a weapon.

[PHONE DINGS]

Pardon me.

[CAMERAS TAKING PHOTOS]

Thank you, Captain. We just received information the suspect is in custody.

[CROWD MEMBER GASPS]

I just need a moment to thank God. [CHUCKLES] Breathe a sigh of relief.

[PHONE DINGS]