Shooting at Charlottesville Waffle House Injures 3

Suspect remains at large after early morning incident at restaurant outside city limits.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:15am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on the floor, reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash in the darkness, conceptually illustrating the investigation into a recent shooting incident.The aftermath of a shooting at a Charlottesville-area Waffle House leaves investigators searching for clues.Charlottesville Today

Three people were injured in a shooting incident at a Waffle House restaurant located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia early Sunday morning. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large, according to local authorities.

Why it matters

Gun violence at restaurants and other public spaces continues to be a major concern for communities across the country, with Charlottesville still recovering from past incidents of mass shootings and civil unrest.

The details

The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. at the Waffle House located on Seminole Trail, just outside the Charlottesville city limits. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found three victims with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, fled the scene before officers arrived and remains at large.

  • The shooting took place around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Charlottesville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What they’re saying

“We are working diligently to apprehend the suspect and determine the motive behind this act of violence.”

— Chief Michael Kochis, Charlottesville Police Chief

What’s next

Charlottesville police have issued a description of the suspect and are asking the public for any information that could lead to an arrest.

The takeaway

This latest incident of gun violence at a public establishment in the Charlottesville area underscores the ongoing challenges the community faces in addressing public safety concerns and preventing such tragedies.