LYNCHBURG, VA – April 3, UPDATE:
A man was arrested in connection with a Lynchburg shooting that left one injured in early March, Lynchburg Police Department said.
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LPD said they arrested 33-year-old Tyrik Harris on March 31 in connection with the March 8 shooting. He has been charged with the following:
- Discharge a firearm in the city
- Possess firearm by felon
- Reckless handling of a firearm
- Aggravated malicious wounding
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
We will update you with more informationa s it becomes available.
UPDATE:
The Lynchburg Police Department has identified a suspect related to the March 8 shooting on Longview Road that left a man hospitalized.
LPD said they have identified 33-year-old Tyrik Tavon Harris as a suspect. He is wanted for the following:
- Discharge a firearm in the city
- Possess firearm by felon
- Reckless handling of a firearm
- Aggravated malicious wounding
If you have any information regarding this incident, or the whereabouts of Harris, please contact the Lynchburg Police Department or Crimestoppers.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Police in Lynchburg are investigating after a man was shot early Sunday morning.
According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers and the Lynchburg Fire Department responded around 12:30 a.m. on March 8 to the 1500 block of Longview Road for a report of a malicious wounding.
When crews arrived, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital by Lynchburg Fire Department crews. Police say he is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
Investigators say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
The investigation remains active.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Owen at 434-455-6157 or submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at p3tips.com or through the P3 Tips mobile app.
Police say additional information will be released as it becomes available.