Suspect in September Fluvanna shooting found, cooperating with authorities

FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The suspect sought in connection with a shooting just inside a Fluvanna County subdivision in September has been found and is now cooperating with authorities, who emphasize that this was not a random act.

According to the Fluvanna County Sheriff's office, Shirley Brown of Palmyra, who had been wanted in connection with the Sept. 15 incident at the Lake Monticello subdivision, is now cooperating with investigators.

The victim, Aloys Hopfensperger of the Palmyra area who was found with a gunshot wound and signs of assault, remains in critical condition, officials said.

"It appears the victim was known to the offender, and this was not a random act," authorities said.

At about 2:10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, deputies with the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office were called to 857 Jefferson Drive -- the main entrance security station at the Lake Monticello subdivision -- after receiving a report that a person had been dropped off there with a gunshot wound.

Deputies found Hopfensperger, who was taken to a local hospital for treatment. They remain in critical condition as of the time of reporting.

Investigators believe there is no ongoing threat to public safety related to this September incident.

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office at 434-589-8211.