LYNCHBURG, Va. – Update:
A juvenile, who was connected in this incident, was previously taken into custody on Jan. 10 and has been charged in relation to the homicide, according to the LPD.
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The Juvenile has been charged with the following:
-Felony Murder
-Aggravated Malicious Wounding
-Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
-Concealing or Compounding offenses
-Shooting from an Occupied Vehicle
-Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle
-Receiving a Stolen Firearm
-Possession of a Firearm Under 21
UPDATE:
Sadly, the teen involved in this shooting incident has passed away.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Lynchburg Police Department said they are investigating a shooting that left a teen injured on Thursday afternoon.
LPD said they received reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Hillcrest Avenue around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday. After their arrival, they were notified that a minor had arrived at the Lynchburg General Hospital with an injury that seemed to be a gunshot wound. LPD said it isn’t clear whether the incidents are connected, but the victim is in critical condition.
Authorities said they are working to gather as much information about the two events as possible. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact Detective Scott at 434-455-6174, or submit an anonymous tip online here.
This investigation is still ongoing. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.