UVA's D'Sean Perry, Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Killed in Shooting; Suspect Arrested

UVA President Jim Ryan confirmed the deaths of the football players on Monday.

Ryan said earlier in the day that three people had died and five had been shot at a garage. Two people were shot and survived.

Ryan wrote in an email to students and faculty that he was devastated by the violence at the University of Virginia. We have decided to cancel classes today because of the traumatic incident.

Jones is the suspect in the shooting. He played football for the University of Virginia. Authorities confirmed at a press conference that Jones is in police custody.

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The UVA Police Department is looking for Christopher Darnell Jones regarding the shooting incident that occurred on the grounds of the University of Virginia. Call 911 if seen, do not approach. pic.twitter.com/mKcxF6ksxw

He played in seven games this season for the Virginia. In the game against Miami, he made two tackles.

There is gun violence in the US. Gun ownership in the U.S. is higher than any other country in the world. Despite gun reform being overwhelmingly popular, there has been a lack of meaningful change in the country.

There are around 600 incidents this year where at least four people have been shot in the United States. In November there have been 25 such incidents.