PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE:
Ellis Lambert turned himself in to law enforcement on Tuesday, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said.
Lambert is being treated for injuries he received during Monday’s shooting incident. Once released, he will be taken to the Magistrate’s Office to determine bail.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Law enforcement is searching for a man considered to be “armed and dangerous,” Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday.
PCSO said they received reports of a shooting on the 3600 block of Shula Drive in Hurt, around 12:02 p.m. on Monday. Deputies found that an altercation had occurred between family members, and firearms were involved.
After investigation, authorities found that 59-year-old Ellis Lambert Jr. was possibly shot during the incident, and fled into a nearby wooded area.
“At the time, we were not sure whether Mr. Lambert had received any kinds of injuries or not,” Pittsylvania County Sheriff Michael Taylor said. “Since the incident has progressed today, the investigation we believe that he sustained a gunshot wound.”
Personnel with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police, Hurt PD, and Gretna PD are actively searching for the suspect.
Lambert is currently wanted on the following charges:
- Fail to Appear (misdemeanor), Pittsylvania County Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
- Possession of a firearm while Protective Order in effect
- Brandishing A Firearm
Lambert is around 5′8″, 195 lbs, has green eyes, gray hair, and a gray beard. He was last seen wearing full camo, travelling on foot in the Shula Drive area.
Law enforcement considered Lambert to be armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach the suspect and contact 911 immediately.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.