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One Killed During Barricade, Standoff With Wanted Armed Suspect In Virginia: Police One Killed During Barricade, Standoff With Wanted Armed Suspect In Virginia: Police
One Killed During Barricade, Standoff With Wanted Armed Suspect In Virginia: Police A wanted man was killed by officers in Virginia after taking police on a lengthy pursuit on Tuesday and creating a barricade situation before fleeing to a populated parking lot and turning the gun toward them, officials said. Albemarle County resident Billy Sites, 44, died at the UVA Medical Center on Tuesday, Feb. 28 after attempting to evade arrest when he was spotted by police who recognized him. The incident played out shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Notification: Officers in the area of Emmet St. near the Red Roof Inn are currently on the scene of an active violent incid…

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by Zak Failla
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Police Bust Man Linked To Social Media Threats Targeting University Of Virginia After Shooting Police Bust Man Linked To Social Media Threats Targeting University Of Virginia After Shooting
Police Bust Man Linked To Social Media Threats Targeting University Of Virginia After Shooting A man is facing criminal charges after authorities say he was linked to social media threats that targeted the University of Virginia, just one day after the mass shooting on campus that left three students dead and two others wounded. Charlottesville police were notified of the "concerning" social media posts allegedly made by 31-year-old Bryan Michael Silva around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14, they said. Authorities do not believe the threats were connected to the massacre that had occurred the night before. "However, we understand the fear this caused in our community and acted sw…

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by Nicole Acosta