LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is releasing more information about the incident at River Ridge Mall last Saturday.
As we’ve reported below, four teens were taken into custody for firearms violations, with one juvenile reportedly brandishing a firearm in the parking lot of HomeGoods.
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Authorities say the juveniles are facing the following charges in connection with the offense:
- 13-year-old boy: Brandish a firearm and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18
- 14-year-old boy: Possession of a stolen firearm, concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18
- 16-year-old boy: Concealed weapon and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18
- 17-year-old boy: Possession of a stolen firearm, brandishing a firearm, concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a person under the age of 18
After investigating further, officials learned that three handguns had been seized and that two of them were stolen. In addition to this, two Airsoft guns were also seized, with one resembling an AR-15 and the other resembling a handgun, according to the police department.
Four juveniles have been taken into custody for firearms violations at River Ridge Mall on Saturday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Investigators said that shortly after 7 p.m., officers with the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) were dispatched to 3405 Candlers Mountain Road after a 911 caller reported that a teenager had brandished a firearm in the parking lot of HomeGoods.
Officers said with the help of witnesses, they were able to locate the suspects and take them into custody.
No shots were fired, no injuries were reported, and charges are pending, police said.
LPD said a total of four handguns were seized during the investigation, one of which was confirmed to be stolen.
Outside of the mall, an Airsoft Gun resembling an AR-15 was located in connection with the incident and also seized by police.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department at 434-455-6041 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This is an ongoing investigation and any additional information will be provided as an update to this release.