LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
The man wanted for a deadly shooting in Lynchburg has been arrested after nearly a year, according to the Lynchburg Police Department. Read more here.
UPDATE
The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for an armed and dangerous man who is wanted for second-degree murder in connection to a fatal shooting.
On Wednesday at about 11:48 p.m., officers were called to an upstairs apartment in the block of 4500 Golf Park Drive for the report of a shooting. After arriving, officers discovered that 25-year-old Anthony Dewayne Colden II, of South Carolina, had been shot and killed.
Londell Henry Thompson, Jr., 21, has been identified as a suspect and is wanted on the following charges:
- Second-degree murder
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Reckless handling of a firearm
- Discharge of firearm within city limits
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the LPD Criminal Investigations Division at 434-455-6045, Detective Miller at 434-455-6061 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This is an ongoing investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Lynchburg Police Department has confirmed that a homicide investigation is underway.
On Wednesday at about 11:48 p.m., officers were called to an upstairs apartment in the block of 4500 Golf Park Drive for the report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Anthony Dewayne Colden II, of South Carolina, with a gunshot wound to the torso. We’re told he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police did not disclose what led to this incident.
Anyone who may have captured video of any of this incident on a security or doorbell camera is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department at 434-455-6041 or share the footage on the Neighbors Portal.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Miller at 434-455-6160 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This is an ongoing investigation.