More beef: Chase and Ramirez spar over Trump and Earle-Sears comments

SD-12 continues to provide fireworks.

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Nicole Auerbach @NicoleAuerbach

UVA president Jim Ryan confirms that football players Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were all killed. Said the shooting last night occurred on a bus full of students returning from a field trip.

Governor Glenn Youngkin @GovernorVA

We had a horrific tragedy overnight at UVA, lives were lost and families changed forever. Due to the diligence and commitment of our law enforcement, the suspect is in custody. While there are still many details to uncover, let us lift up the entire community in prayer. https://t.co/t4DHo8nBA4

UVA Emergency Management @UVA_EM

University Police has reported that the suspect has been taken into custody.

These were the alerts sent from UVA to students Sunday night:

UVA Emergency Management @UVA_EM

UVA Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER firearm reported in area of Culbreth Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT

UVA Police Department @UVAPolice

UVA UPDATE: Police have the suspect in custody. This is the final alert message.

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Ned Oliver @nedoliver

Striking moment midway through press conference on UVA shooting: Campus police chief handed piece of paper while speaking, looks up, says he's just received word suspect is now in custody. "I just need a moment to thank God; breathe a sigh of relief."

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The rundown

• Trump continues to cause drama for Virginia Republicans in a competitive Senate primary

• Luria stands beside Rouse as he announces his campaign to replace Kiggans in state Senate.

• Josh Quill Announces Candidacy for Virginia House of Delegates

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Earle-Sears, Chase, Trump, and Ramirez

The drama between Republicans over supporting Donald Trump continues Monday morning as the former president attacked Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears. Earle-Sears has been doing media rounds saying the party needs to move on from Trump.

In case you missed her comments from last week, Earle-Sears said: "A true leader understands when they have become a liability. A true leader understands when it’s time to step off the stage. And the voters have given us that very clear message.”

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona

Welp! VA Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, who was the national chair of Black Americans to Re-elect the President in 2020, says "I could not support" Trump if he decides to run for president in 2024. "We have a clear mission, and it is time to move on."

Trump directly addressed Earle-Sears on Monday morning.