The Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that it was investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon.

The Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that it was in search of a missing 57-year-old man who is considered to be endangered due to a medical condition.

Virginia has recorded 10 confirmed measles cases this year, double the number reported last year, VDH said. Health officials urged people who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to contact their doctor about vaccination and testing.

The Lynchburg police department announced Wednesday that a 9-year-old boy was injured after a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

The Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that it was investigating a shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Greenfield Drive. Anyone with information is encouraged to call LPD at (434) 847-1602.

According to authorities, at approximately 3:32 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Gladwood Drive after reports of a stabbing.

A suspect who suffered cardiac arrest after being tasered has died, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Members of the Lynchburg community gathered Tuesday for a candlelight vigil to remember and honor 52-year-old David Vaughter, who was killed in a shooting last week.

Med Flight-1 crews rescued an injured hiker trapped near Pedlar in Amherst County on Sunday, according to Virginia State Police.

Three people were injured following a shooting incident that occurred in Lynchburg on Saturday afternoon, Lynchburg Police Department said.

The Lynchburg Police Department has reported that they have located and apprehended the suspect in Wednesday night’s shooting at Pierce Street and 12th Street.

The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly attempted to stab his son.

The Lynchburg Police Department said that two individuals were injured after a head-on collision in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash.

One person was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in the northbound lane of U.S. 501 Extension just prior to Lakeside Drive, according to the LPD.

A Lynchburg inmate was pronounced dead on Friday after a medical emergency, Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority said.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person injured on Tuesday.

A man arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital around 3:40 a.m. Saturday with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg, according to police.

The Lynchburg Police Department is responding to a shots fired incident in the 1800 block of Park Street.

A 16-year-old boy is in serious condition after a shooting incident in Lynchburg Friday, according to LPD.

The Lynchburg Police Department is currently investigating a hit-and-run that took place on 12th Street in Lynchburg this afternoon.

Virginia State Police is investigating a Bedford County crash that left a 17-year-old dead.

Four people were hospitalized in a serious vehicle crash in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

A 74-year-old man is seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash in Lynchburg Thursday.

The Lynchburg Police said that a 36-year-old man is dead after a fatal two-vehicle accident on US-460 near Campbell Ave. that occurred on Wednesday we're told.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle.

A man was taken to the hospital and another man has been charged after a shooting at Forestbrook Apartments Tuesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Saturday evening at Langview Apartments, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

A new five-story care tower is set to be constructed at Centra Lynchburg General with expected completion around fall 2027

Lynchburg Police said the woman was identified as Marnie Lacy of Woodbridge, Va.

Lynchburg Police said the victim and the suspect knew one another.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating.

Two adult pedestrians were transported to the Lynchburg General Hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

A crash involving a bicycle left a man in the hospital Sunday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Virginia State Police is investigating a crash in Campbell County that left a 52-year-old man dead Saturday.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened on Wednesday morning.

A 44-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Campbell County, according to Virginia State Police.

A search is underway for an Amherst County woman who could be traveling with an infant who is believed to be in danger, according to the Amherst County Sherrif’s Office.

A new mother-baby care unit is coming to Lynchburg General Hospital.

One man who is facing felony charges has been arrested in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly crash that happened on Wednesday in Bedford County.

A firefighter was injured following a structure fire in Lynchburg Monday, according to the Lynchburg Fire Department.

Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one dead in Campbell County on Sunday.

LPD said they’re looking for a black 2021 Infiniti QX8 with a Massachusetts license plate that reads 2TLW69

A 19-year-old female was stabbed Sunday evening and the alleged suspect is in police custody, according to a press release.

A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting early Monday morning (Oct. 31), according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Neighbors said their hearts broke when they heard a child was shot nearby, and they showed 10 News the video of the incident.

A man is in critical condition after authorities said he was shot at a Dollar General in Lynchburg.

Centra announced Monday that the anonymous $1M donation will fund the Commonwealth’s first emPATH unit, with construction beginning this fall.

A 67-year-old man is dead after crashing on Route 460 in Campbell County, according to Virginia State Police.

Two people are in the hospital following a tractor-trailer crash on Route 29 Southbound in Nelson County, according to Virginia State Police.

The Lynchburg Police Department is asking for your help after a woman was found injured lying in a roadway on Friday.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for the first-degree murder of his two-month-old daughter, according to Lynchburg police.

If you're traveling past Centra’s General Hospital in Lynchburg, be sure to look across the street, then look up.

A 32-year-woman is dead after a crash in Amherst County on Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating multiple incidents of malicious woundings that happened over the weekend from Sunday afternoon to very early Monday morning.

The Bedford Fire Department is on the scene of an incident where officials say a propane leak happened Friday night.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting overnight in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

They created 40 care packages for young patients at Lynchburg General Hospital.

The Lynchburg Police Department has identified the man they say was killed in a hit and run in Lynchburg Saturday night.

Police are investigating after a man arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital early Tuesday morning after being shot.

The Lynchburg Police Department has identified the man who was shot and killed Sunday morning.

Routes 3A and 3B would travel in opposite directions once main and church streets are converted to two-way traffic. Routes 1A and 1B goes downtown, near Lynchburg General Hospital, and Langhorne Road. Leaders want to adjust departure times from the station by 30 minutes to improve service to opposite directions.

The Lynchburg Police Department said 74-year-old Beatrice Spence has been found safe.

An 87-year-old man is dead after a crash in Amherst County last Wednesday, according to Virginia State Police.

An 18-year-old man is dead after a fatal crash in Bedford County, according to Virginia State Police.

A man is dead after authorities said he was shot early Monday morning in Lynchburg. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Knight Street around 1:32 a.m. for a report of a shooting and malicious wounding, according to police. When officers arrived, they said they found 37-year-old Marlon Williams with a gunshot wound and he was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he later died. After further investigation, authorities said the shooting happened in the 1000 block of 17th Street. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.

UPDATELYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg police have released the name of the man who fell off his horse and was hit by a police vehicle, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. ORIGINAL STORYThe Virginia State Police are investigating an officer-involved incident out of Lynchburg regarding a man who fled from authorities on a horse Saturday night. However, as authorities approached the man, Lynchburg Police said one officer accidentally hit the man with a vehicle as he was laying in the roadway. According to Lynchburg Police, officers immediately took action and requested the Lynchburg Fire Department for medical assistance. Lynchburg Police requested that Virginia State Police investigated the incident, and the involved officer has been placed on restricted duty.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATEThe Lynchburg Police Department is looking for this 27-year-old man it believes is connected to a deadly shooting Sunday night. UPDATEA man is dead after a shooting in Lynchburg on Sunday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. Authorities said 66-year-old Frank Smith, of Lynchburg, was found in the 700 block of Madison Street and taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he later died. ORIGINAL STORYLynchburg police responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Madison Street Sunday night. According to police, one victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital with serious injuries.

LYNCHBURG – UPDATE: Jan. 3, 2021, at 1:50 p.m. Authorities confirm that the victim of last week’s shooting at McCausland Ridge Apartment died on Saturday. 31-year-old Ricky Johnson, of Lynchburg, succumbed to his injuries from the gunshot wound he received on Dec. 28, 2020. ORIGINAL STORYLynchburg Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night at the McCausland Ridge Apartments. One victim has been flown to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of serious injuries from a gunshot.

ROANOKE, Va. – The coronavirus vaccine has officially made it to some hospitals in Southwest Virginia. Nearly 3,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine are now stored in ultra-cold freezers at Lynchburg General Hospital, ready to be administered. The first shots are expected to start Wednesday at Centra, Carilion and LewisGale, prioritizing health care workers in closest contact with COVID-19 patients. It’s a decent start,” Lewis said. The health department said that by the end of the month, Virginia should have enough doses to reach all health care workers and long-term care facility residents who make up the first priority group.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Police in Lynchburg said a man was taken to the hospital Monday night with a gunshot wound. Just before 7 p.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Otey Street for a report of shots fired, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. Officers arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital, according to police. Police said it’s not clear yet whether this shooting is related to the homicide earlier on Monday afternoon at the James Crossing Apartments.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Police in Lynchburg say a man is dead after a crash on Thanksgiving. It happened just after 3 p.m. on Linkhorne Road at Circle Road. Officers arrived to find a pedestrian who had been hit by a vehicle. The victim, 90-year-old Paul Royer, of Lynchburg, was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital where he died from his injuries. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Officer Bauserman at 434-455-6047.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATEThe Lynchburg Police Department arrested Ambruse William Formson in connection to an armed robbery that happened Friday afternoon. According to authorities, he is charged with breaking and entering, malicious wounding and strong arm robbery. ORIGINAL STORYThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an armed robbery and malicious wounding that happened Friday afternoon. According to authorities, the suspect is 48-year-old Ambruse William Formson, of Lynchburg. Police said he is wanted and charged with breaking and entering, malicious wounding and strong arm robbery.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police released the name of the 23-year-old woman who died after being hit by a car on Saturday night. Trinity Aikia Robinson, 23, of Lynchburg, was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital after being hit, according to police. Quintial Spinner, 47, of Lynchburg, was charged with DUI and driving while suspended (Blue Ridge Regional Jail)No new charges were announced against 47-year-old Quintial Spinner. Spinner already faced charges of DUI and driving while suspended as a result of the crash. According to Lynchburg Police, 47-year-old Quintial Spinner, of Lynchburg, was charged with DUI and driving while suspended as a result of the crash.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that happened Friday morning. At 11:34 a.m., a person arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to authorities. Police said they are still investigating the possible location of the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call 434-455-6102.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Police said one person was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital after a stabbing on Wednesday evening. It happened in the 1200 block of Pierce Street. Police haven’t released information about the person’s condition yet. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

RUSTBURG, Va. A woman has died after being hit by a car on Timberlake Road in Rustburg late Saturday night, according to Virginia State Police. The driver remained at the scene and the woman was taken to the Lynchburg General Hospital where she later died. The crash remains under investigation. Police are working to notify the next of kin

LYNCHBURG, Va. Authorities are searching for the man they believe stabbed someone in Lynchburg Thursday morning. At 11:17 a.m., officers responded to the 1900 block of Easley Avenue just off the Lynchburg Expressway after someone was stabbed. The victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment. Officers identified the suspect as 47-year-old Steve Earnest Wade Jr., of Lynchburg, and charged him with one count of malicious wounding. Wade is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Lynchburg General Hospital has 19,000 more masks than it did before Wednesday thanks to Panda Express. The local chain donated about 8,000 surgical masks and more than 1,900 KN95 masks. Centra officials said that months ago, the hospital and others across the country were not prepared with personal protective equipment. Hospital officials said because of the coronavirus, they go through PPE quickly and as the virus isnt going anywhere, the donation is a big help. Panda Express also donated food to hospital employees.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred Saturday afternoon. Just before 4:00 p.m., a juvenile male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with a gunshot wound that he reportedly received on D Street near Norwood Street. The gunshot wound is considered non-life threatening at this time. The LPD has not responded to any shots fired calls this afternoon. This is an ongoing investigation.

LYNCHBURG, Va. Five people are in the hospital after an accident in Lynchburg on WednesdayPolice said it happened at noon on the 1900-block of Wards Ferry Road. The Lynchburg Fire Department extricated several people from one of the vehicles the two vehicles involved. Were told two people have serious injuries and the other three have minor injuries. All five were taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. Police have not said what caused the accident and are still investigating.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department released the name of the 37-year-old Lynchburg man who died in Thursday night’s crash. An officer thought Antonio Terrell Hunt Sr. was driving under the influence and initiated a traffic stop at 10:44 p.m., according to police. A driver is dead after a chase led to a fatal crash in Lynchburg, according to police. The driver then sped away and the officer reportedly tried to catch up, but eventually lost sight of the car. Crews arrived and then reportedly took the driver to Lynchburg General Hospital, where they died as a result of their injuries.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. The Amherst County Sheriffs Office say they responded to a residence in the Canodys Store Road area of Amherst for a report of shots fired at 9 p.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived on the scene they found Blakeman Norconk, 40, suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital to be treated for his injuries. Authorities say he was suffering from gunshot wounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact Captain Elliott at 434-946-9300.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - A man is recovering from gunshot wounds he says he got while running away from a party Saturday morning. Police say a man came into Lynchburg General Hospital with a single gunshot wound around 4 a.m., he said he was shot running away from what was a party in the 2900 block of Langhorne Road. Officers had responded just three hours earlier to a shots fired call along that block. Officers say a party was dispersing, and shots were fired from multiple unknown shooters. The gunshot wound is considered non-life threatening.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - A 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at Lynchburg General Hospital after being found unresponsive inside the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. At 7:14 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the jail for a report of an unresponsive man. When Kevin Tyler Caldwell was found, jail authorities performed CPR immediately until Lynchburg Fire Department medics and Lynchburg Police Department officers arrived, according to the Police Department. Caldwell was then transported to Lynchburg General Hospital and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Anyone with information about this incident should contact Detective Davis at 434-455-6166 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg police are investigating after they say a man came into an emergency room with a gunshot wound early Friday morning. Authorities say they responded to Lynchburg General Hospital just after 3 a.m. when the man arrived to the emergency room. According to police, the incident happened in the 1000 block of Wise Street near the Westminister Presbyterian Church Friday morning. Authorities say this is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to call Det. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

The first victim, 18-year old Dre'yon Ty'Shean Browley, died after being taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. The second victim, also an 18-year old Lynchburg resident as yet unnamed, is listed in... Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.