Man arrested in connection with 2019 Danville malicious wounding, death

Melvin Smith killed in July 2019

Lindsey Wilson was arrested during a routine traffic stop on Sunday on an outstanding warrant for malicious wounding, according to the Danville Police Department. (WSLS)

DANVILLE, Va. – Danville police said they arrested a man on Sunday for his role in a 2019 malicious wounding that led to another man’s death.

Lindsey Wilson was arrested during a routine traffic stop on Sunday on an outstanding warrant for malicious wounding, according to the Danville Police Department.

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The malicious wounding charge is related to the July 4, 2019 assault on 72-year-old Melvin Smith who later died from his injuries, according to Danville police.

After Smith died, police investigated the case as a homicide.

Wilson is being held at the Danville City Jail without bond.

The case is still under investigation.


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