CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia police department is investigating a shooting that happened on the corner overnight Friday.  Police put out a tweet about 3 am Saturday reporting a shooting on Elliewood Avenue. 

Police have identified the victim as 26-year-old Cody Brian Smith. After receiving treatment at UVA Medical Center Smith passed away. UVa has determined Smith was a contractor with the University.

The suspect is said to be in a silver sedan and drove away from the scene.  Police tweeted about an hour later that the scene was secure.  CBS19 will continue to update the story with new information as it comes in.