LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE - 1 p.m.
A man is now in custody in connection to a fatal shooting that happened at Lynchburg’s Salvation Army Tuesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
On Wednesday afternoon, 25-year-old Malik Ray-Shawn McDaniel was arrested after a brief standoff with police in the 1800-block of Georgia Avenue, police say.
McDaniel now faces the following charges in connection to the incident:
- Murder in the 2nd degree
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Discharging a firearm in a public place
Authorities say this remains an ongoing investigation.
UPDATE - 11:55 a.m.
The Lynchburg Police Department believes they have located the man wanted in a fatal shooting that happened at Lynchburg’s Salvation Army Tuesday night.
Authorities say at this time, about 10 police cars are at Georgia Avenue.
Suspect 25-year-old Malik Ray-Shawn McDaniel, of Lynchburg, is believed to be inside of the house. We’re told others are inside with him and some have come out on their own.
The police department says they’re trying to get McDaniel to come out peacefully.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops
ORIGINAL STORY
A man that’s considered armed and dangerous is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at Lynchburg’s Salvation Army, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
On Tuesday at about 7:11 p.m., officers were called to 2215 Park Avenue in regards to a man who had been shot.
Upon arrival, police found the victim, who has been identified as 33-year-old Estevez Marez Cabell, of Lynchburg, outside near the gymnasium.
Cabell was then transported to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities say the suspect, 25-year-old Malik Ray-Shawn McDaniel, of Lynchburg, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.
The Lynchburg Police Department currently holds the following warrants for his arrest:
- Second-degree murder
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Discharging a firearm in a public place
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Dubie at (434) 455-6102 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
We’re told this is an ongoing investigation.
