CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — At least three people are dead and 19 are injured in the wake of violent protests that rocked Charlottesville, Va. Saturday.
A car plowed into a crowd in the early afternoon during clashes between white supremacists, Black Lives Matter, Antifa and other groups. Shortly before 5 p.m., a police helicopter went down in nearby Ivy, Va., killing two. – READ MORE
This is a developing story. Please check back here for updates.
To check out our Friday night day 1 coverage:
–TIKI TORCH PARADE: White Nationalists, Anti-Semites March On Charlottesville
For more Day 2 coverage:
–At Least Three Dead In Charlottesville As Protests Continue
–Two Dead In Helicopter Crash In Charlottesville
–Driver Who Plowed Into People In Charlottesville Identified As James Fields, Reports Say
(SUNDAY) 9:00 am ET –
JUST IN: Virginia State Police have made three arrests today related to the #Charlottesville rally. Two of the people are from out of state pic.twitter.com/B1ZxtIp7wm
— Lauren Berg (@laurenbergk) August 13, 2017
10:45 pm ET –
NOW: FBI/DOJ opening civil rights investigation into deadly pedestrian crash in Charlottesville. @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/fGx96aReZk
— Evan Lambert (@EvanLambertTV) August 13, 2017
9:00 pm ET –
JUST IN: Booking photo of James Alex Fields, Jr. @NBC29 pic.twitter.com/9nxtsvqNmt
— Henry Graff (@HenryGraff) August 13, 2017
JUST IN: Virginia State Police release names of 2 troopers killed in helicopter crash: Lt. H. Jay Cullen, Trooper-Pilot Berke M.M. Bates pic.twitter.com/0TSHjItEjL
— Lauren Berg (@laurenbergk) August 13, 2017
Being held without bail on murder, other charges in Charlottesville hit-and-run: James Alex Fields, Jr., 20, of Maumee, Ohio.
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 13, 2017
8:00 pm ET –
As we noted earlier, one person has died. 5 patients are in critical condition, 4 in serious cond., 6 in fair, and 4 in good condition
— UVA Health System (@uvahealthnews) August 12, 2017
Condolences to the family of the young woman killed today, and best regards to all of those injured, in Charlottesville, Virginia. So sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
Deepest condolences to the families & fellow officers of the VA State Police who died today. You're all among the best this nation produces.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
BREAKING: The demonstrator killed in the car crash in #Charlottesville was a 32-year-old woman, per Charlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas
— Brian M. Rosenthal (@brianmrosenthal) August 12, 2017
6:30 pm ET –
Virginia State Police: "two confirmed fatalities” after helicopter crash in Albemarle County, Virginia; crash under investigation. pic.twitter.com/pCTtMRhSIN
— Corrina Pysa (@CorrinaPysa) August 12, 2017
BREAKING: Two killed in state police helicopter crash near #Charlottesville. cause of crash remains under investigation https://t.co/cqtvQaHAD5
— Evan Rosenfeld (@Evan_Rosenfeld) August 12, 2017
FAA: "A Bell 407 helicopter crashed seven miles southwest of Charlottesville at about 4:50 pm today." pic.twitter.com/q5ZX6hImrs
— Dan Linden (@DanLinden) August 12, 2017
NYT can confirm: A Virginia State Police helicopter has crashed 7 miles SW of #Charlottesville, per the FAA. No idea if related. Crazy day
— Brian M. Rosenthal (@brianmrosenthal) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/em_eisner/status/896484593515278336
5:30 pm ET –
Helicopter crash #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/e9rER6yaMT
— Simon Rader (@Simon_Rader) August 12, 2017
#BREAKING: Unconfirmed reports that the helicopter was a VA State Police chopper. Stay with @NBC29 for updates. https://t.co/M10ofc7hFw
— Matt Talhelm (@MattTalhelm) August 12, 2017
BREAKING: neighbors near Old Farm Road in Albemarle Co. confirm a helicopter crashed into woods. Updates to come. pic.twitter.com/QtgBjYrjVQ
— NBC29 (@NBC29) August 12, 2017
Officers guarding scene will not confirm, but neighbors say the copter hovered low over houses before going to nearby woods.
— Dean Seal (@JDeanSeal) August 12, 2017
5:15 pm ET –
BREAKING: On scene here, I'm being told a state police helicopter has crashed in the woods near Old Farm Road.
— Dean Seal (@JDeanSeal) August 12, 2017
Helicopter crash fully involved believed to be VSP Helicopter working the protest but agency not confirmed.
— VPFF President Bragg (@Hoosff) August 12, 2017
Helicopter just crashed in #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/9exI5vXB2B
— byroncocke (@byroncocke) August 12, 2017
Charlottesville, VA: *AIRCRAFT DOWN* 43 Old Farm Rd. Helicopter down & fully involved. One or two souls possibly still aboard (VFN102)
— Virginiafirenet (@VAfirenet) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/MarkHNewton/status/896475857484746752
4:30 pm ET –
NEW: Officials say there've been 15 other injuries in #Charlottesville, IN ADDITION to 19 hurt / 1 dead at car crash https://t.co/zJ0SQTUL3v
— Brian M. Rosenthal (@brianmrosenthal) August 12, 2017
Rep Garrett, R-Va, on Fox News says "that was an act of political terrorism" re car plowing into anti-racism protesters
— Liz Goodwin (@lizcgoodwin) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz/status/896468797653000192
What is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protection of innocent lives.#Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/DB22fgnu6L
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
4:20 pm ET –
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry, and violence on many sides. On many sides." –@POTUS
— Hallie Jackson (@HallieJackson) August 12, 2017
The president "when I watched Charlottesville. To me, it's very, very sad"
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) August 12, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump says he spoke to VA GOV @TerryMcAuliffe
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) August 12, 2017
Police w riot gear still patrolling ; town v quiet but tense now, helicopters overhead pic.twitter.com/pkgdCadEpF
— Maya Shwayder (@MayaErgas) August 12, 2017
4:00 pm ET –
BREAKING: University of Virginia Medical Center tells NYT it has treated 19 people injured in #Charlottesville protests. 1 person has died
— Brian M. Rosenthal (@brianmrosenthal) August 12, 2017
3:30 pm ET –
JUST IN: Attorney General Jeff Sessions responds to violence in #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/7UutHOWi5a
— Paula Reid (@PaulaReidCBS) August 12, 2017
I am heartbroken that a life has been lost here. I urge all people of good will–go home.
— Mike Signer (@MikeSigner) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/nicholasgraffis/status/896446833299398658
https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz/status/896446636049784832
BREAKING NOW. a source tells me there is at least one fatality among the injured in Charlottesville.
— Coy Barefoot (@coybarefoot) August 12, 2017
Insane photos from a @DailyProgress staffer, who was there right as a car struck dozens of protesters: https://t.co/jMGuXcPyVA pic.twitter.com/n1Hg95v9wM
— Jake Jarvis (@NewsroomJake) August 12, 2017
3:00 pm ET –
No sign of driver. Forensics unit on scene pic.twitter.com/SlEbscuUys
— Matt Spitzer (@matthewspitzer) August 12, 2017
Virginia State Police spokesperson say injuries in crash range from life threatening to minor. Did not say how many injuries. 1/
— Joe Heim (@JoeHeim) August 12, 2017
Video of car hitting anti-racist protestors. Let there be no confusion: this was deliberate terrorism. My prayers with victims. Stay home. pic.twitter.com/MUOZs71Pf4
— Brennan Gilmore (@brennanmgilmore) August 12, 2017
#BREAKING
Multiple injured in #Charlottesville after a three-vehicle accident, per Charlottevsille Police and Virginia State Police. pic.twitter.com/FesKHVBBOr— Devon Heinen (@DevonHeinen) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/ACLUVA/status/896430816376606721
Folks said counter protesters were hit by a vehicle as they turned the corner. Medics are here. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/qQAIRy7YSN
— ACLU of Virginia (@ACLUVA) August 12, 2017
"A Challenger plowed into ppl about 40 mph. Hit 15-20 people" Witness says it was intentional & police did nothing. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/hzRzdOjKjv
— ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) August 12, 2017
Am in Bedminster for meetings & press conference on V.A. & all that we have done, and are doing, to make it better-but Charlottesville sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
Shocking scenes in #Charlottesville eyewitnesses: car with no plates accelerated and rammed into crowd of protesters , dozens injured pic.twitter.com/fWWAaumYoC
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) August 12, 2017
I'm hearing 9 people hit now. One eyewitness tells me: "I saw bodies flying." #UniteTheRight
— Dean Seal (@JDeanSeal) August 12, 2017
2:00 pm ET –
A car just rammed through crowd of protesters in #Charlottesville! INSANE!! pic.twitter.com/625Vs8aCLE
— BIDEN IS A FRAUD (@qith8n) August 12, 2017
#BREAKING: I just watched a car plow through dozens of protesters. Extremely heavy injuries #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/rE8DWUmrfD
— Alex Rubinstein (@RealAlexRubi) August 12, 2017
1:45 pm ET –
BREAKING: Several people hit by car in #Charlottesville. Multiple injuries. #altright #unitethe right @CBSNews pic.twitter.com/47Yya6i2HT
— Bo Erickson (@BoKnowsNews) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/JSarahjoy/status/896428482862952449
#BREAKING: Pedestrians run by vehicle over at Water St. and 4th St. Several injuries reported.
— CBS19 News: Charlottesville News First (@CBS19News) August 12, 2017
Woah, one car took off toward crowd, apparently swiped a few of them. Crowd then ran after it as it fled. #UniteTheRight pic.twitter.com/e88fFyDwM5
— Dean Seal (@JDeanSeal) August 12, 2017
Car just sped through a crowd of protesters in 4th street. Multiple people hit. This is war in downtown #Charlottesville.
— Robert Grier (@rgrierx) August 12, 2017
1:20 pm ET –
We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
1:00 pm ET –
I just spoke w/ @TheMadDimension organizer of #UnitetheRight: he said that he will SUE the city for violating protestors' 1st Amend. rights pic.twitter.com/kbynGBU2fZ
— Bo Erickson (@BoKnowsNews) August 12, 2017
This is what it's like trying to get around in downtown #Charlottesville right now. pic.twitter.com/fLleun80XG
— Alex Rubinstein (@RealAlexRubi) August 12, 2017
Closeup of some of the gas deployes in #Charlottesville#UniteTheRight #antifa pic.twitter.com/6DYQTXqPBt
— Alex Rubinstein (@RealAlexRubi) August 12, 2017
Fighting breaking out at the #UniteTheRight rally in #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/LsOr7DoLLj
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) August 12, 2017
Police in riot gear have now taken the high ground in Emancipation Park. #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/PvS0KImPgK
— Robert King (@RbtKing) August 12, 2017
We are breaking down and relocating – being hit with tear gas bombs. My view from behind the barricade: pic.twitter.com/iGKaFb5oXT
— Craig Stanley (@_CraigStanley) August 12, 2017
Tear gas is being released. #defendCville #charlottesville pic.twitter.com/Qddz8z0D93
— Not Your Palette Swap (@Hector_E_Alcala) August 12, 2017
Tear gas pic.twitter.com/GdYiIc3DBK
— NBC29 (@NBC29) August 12, 2017
A lot of pepper spray or mase in the air. Not from the cops.Everyone coughing. #charlottesville pic.twitter.com/nbnNhAdl5q
— Christopher Mathias (@letsgomathias) August 12, 2017
12:45 pm ET –
Our country encourages freedom of speech, but let's communicate w/o hate in our hearts. No good comes from violence. #Charlottesville
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 12, 2017
12:00 pm ET –
Arrests are being made following declaration of unlawful assembly at Emancipation Park in Charlottesville. #cvilleaug12 pic.twitter.com/6XAn1hYLAS
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) August 12, 2017
Protestors at rally in Emancipation Park charge at VSP troopers. #cvilleaug12 pic.twitter.com/GwheDCi3hL
— VA State Police (@VSPPIO) August 12, 2017
Riot police are ready to go. pic.twitter.com/Atgujriuss
— C-VILLE Weekly (@cvillenews_desk) August 12, 2017
Unlawful assembly declared at Emancipation Park #UnitetheRight pic.twitter.com/5WdPS15umW
— Ryan M. Kelly (@RyanMKellyPhoto) August 12, 2017
The hate & bigotry on display in #charlottesville is dangerous & cowardly.
— Ronna McDaniel (@GOPChairwoman) August 12, 2017
Charlottesville police nowhere to be found. Speakers not allowed to enter into speaking area #UniteTheRight https://t.co/bsMC0UsUUT
— Jason Kessler (@TheMadDimension) August 12, 2017
11:20 am ET –
https://twitter.com/cavalierdaily/status/896390497715056642
@VSPPIO say bottles being thrown have cemete in them. When ask e why event is still happening, told ask @CvilleCityHall police. @NBC29
— Henry Graff (@HenryGraff) August 12, 2017
11:00 am ET –
And on cue, another all out brawl. Antifa firing pepper spray. Had to leave area after filming this. pic.twitter.com/4JqnKKXhJ2
— Ned Oliver (@nedoliver) August 12, 2017
Another fight. Cops nowhere. pic.twitter.com/MYcXDL2p44
— Baynard Woods (@baynardwoods) August 12, 2017
Clashes have started. Keep in mind, the rally doesn't start officially until noon. #charlottesville #rally pic.twitter.com/DswIVyE6RB
— Craig Stanley (@_CraigStanley) August 12, 2017
Someone injured after people marching behind "Fascist scum" banner walk by Emancipation Park. pic.twitter.com/21phTcUt2a
— C-VILLE Weekly (@cvillenews_desk) August 12, 2017
10:45 am ET –
The latest from #UVA on the torchlit white nationalist march — one protester arrested, police did not use pepper spray #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/RyF9ADarsO
— Tim Dodson (@Tim_Dodson) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/AndyBCampbell/status/896380113465618433
UPDATE: 2 people have been treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries after altercation near Emancipation Park. #cvilleaug12
— Charlottesville City (@CvilleCityHall) August 12, 2017
Large group of Antifa counterprotesters just marched toward park. Heavily armed white nationalist militia members headed toward them pic.twitter.com/PDxivpUHMs
— Ned Oliver (@nedoliver) August 12, 2017
Groups are singing and chanting next to the alt-right in Emancipation Park #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/SknSJ7M0zq
— Lauren Berg (@laurenbergk) August 12, 2017
PHOTO: @HenryGraff reports: Unite of the Right rally people are arriving and in confined area by Lee statue. pic.twitter.com/jzJcg6q97o
— NBC29 (@NBC29) August 12, 2017
Here's a better video of the VSP helicopter circling over downtown Charlottesville. pic.twitter.com/VgNgfJDAvE
— Allison Wrabel (@craftypanda) August 12, 2017
State pd chopper circling over downtown #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/qV5I43SAKP
— NBC29 (@NBC29) August 12, 2017
White supremacists are behind the barriers and protestors on the street surrounded by "militia men" in camo with weapons pic.twitter.com/bvYHsOGNlj
— Sarah Owermohle (@owermohle) August 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/AndyBCampbell/status/896362457341591552
https://twitter.com/AndyBCampbell/status/896353431597797377