LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that a 24-year-old man was facing multiple charges after a shots-fired incident Tuesday night.
According to officials, officers responded to the reports of a shots-fired incident in the area of Fort Avenue and Wadsworth Street at 10:38 p.m. Tuesday.
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Shortly after officers responded LPD’s Emergency Communications Officers received a 911 call from the victim. The victim reported they were operating their vehicle near Fort Ave and Wadsworth when an individual they knew shot at them.
They provided a name and description of the suspect. Within minutes, LPD found the suspect, who did not initially comply with commands, before officers observed a handgun fall from his person. Officials say a cartridge casing was later located and recovered from the intersection where the incident took place. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Khamre Anderson has been arrested and charged with the following:
- Attempted Malicious Wounding
- Attempted Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
- Reckless Handling of a Firearm
- Brandishing a Firearm
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Discharge of a Firearm in a Public Place
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer S. Morris at 434-944-6798 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online athttp://p3tips.com or through the P3 mobile app.