UVA under shelter in place while police look for suspect

UPDATE 11:11 A.M. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia State Police have released an update regarding the situation that led to a shelter-in-place at UVA.

According to VSP, after officers attempted to pull over a Chevrolet Impala on Fontaine Ave, Hill allegedly refused to stop, leading to a pursuit.

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During the chase, Hill allegedly exited the car while still driving. The Impala then hit a VSP vehicle and at least one more car.

No injuries were reported.

Hill was then seen in the University Heights Apartment Complex and a perimeter was established with the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA Police Departments.

University of Virginia Police said an on-ground and air search is currently being conducted in the Lewis Mountain Neighborhood adjacent to Grounds.

If you see Nyheem Hill, please dial 911 to report.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – The University of Virginia Police Department and community members are currently under a shelter-in-place while police are looking for a suspect.

UVA PD said that Nyheem Hill was last seen near Alderman Road a fled the scene on foot after an off-ground traffic stop near IVY Road.

Hill is known to have a criminal history along with gang affiliation.

Police said that all UVA community members and students should remain sheltered in place until further notice.