Five Injured in Fifeville Neighborhood Shootout

Five people, including three children, were injured in a mass shooting on July 4th in Charlottesville’s Fifeville neighborhood near Orangedale Avenue. Police say the victims, aged between 9 or 10 and 52, were bystanders caught in a shootout between rival groups, with multiple shooters involved. All injured individuals are in stable condition after being transported to hospitals, with officers and medics overcoming heavy foot and vehicle traffic to provide aid. Charlottesville’s police chief expressed frustration that the shooting happened despite recent community outreach and the launch of a gun buyback program aimed at reducing gun violence. The incident occurred in a residential area near Forest Hills Park and Buford Middle School, raising ongoing concerns about community safety. Police continue to investigate and are urging anyone with information or video footage to contact Crime Stoppers.