Suspect arrested after Saturday night Lynchburg shooting injures man

Man found lying on curb, injuries expected to not be life-threatening

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police made an arrest shortly after a shooting late Saturday night.

Police said just before midnight Saturday they found a 42-year-old man lying on a curb with what looked like a gunshot wound to his leg. He was in the 1600 block of Monsview Place, which is in the Rivermont area near Essex Street.

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He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital to receive treatment. Police described his injury as not life-threatening. Police did not name him but said he is a Lynchburg resident.

Officers arrested 21-year-old Quashana Urekia Adams, of Lynchburg. Adams is charged with malicious wounding and using a gun while committing a felony. 

Police ask anyone with information on the crime to contact Detective Barley at (434) 455-6162 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-798-5900. 


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