Man with gunshot wound found on Lynchburg sidewalk

Lynchburg police say the 45-year-old man's wounds aren't life-threatening

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police say a 45-year-old man is recovering after being shot on Fort Avenue Saturday evening. 

Around 6 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting down the block from Mortgage Loans. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he is in stable condition. He is expected to survive. 

Police have not arrested anyone at this time. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at  434-455-6178.