LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE:
Three people have now been arrested and charged after a malicious wounding incident at Timbers Apartments in Lynchburg Wednesday.
The shooting happened on Wednesday night at the Timbers Apartments off Old Forest Road, as we reported.
Police said that their investigation indicated that two groups of people were shooting at each other in the apartment parking lot, then a man and woman drove away, later calling 911 from the 2800-block of Linkhorne Drive.
They were both shot during the incident and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to LPD. We’re told both the man and the woman have been treated and released from the hospital.
Three people were detained by LPD for questioning after the incident happened, authorities said, and now, we’re told three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Below you can see each person arrested, along with their charges, according to police:
- Delante Pannell, 22 years old, was arrested and charged with two counts of malicious wounding and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony;
- Ardrius Dews, 25 years old, was charged with two counts of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting into an occupied vehicle, reckless handling of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in the city of Lynchburg;
- Markeem Dance, 23 years old, has been charged with two counts of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, shooting into an occupied vehicle, reckless handling of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in the city of Lynchburg.
Both Dance and Dews were injured during the incident, and as of just after 2:00 a.m. Thursday, they were still being treated in the hospital for their injuries, according to the police department.
The investigation is ongoing, according to authorities.
UPDATE 4:15 P.M. 1/19/2023:
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting in Lynchburg that left four people hurt, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
LPD said they were called to the Timbers Apartments off of Old Forest Road Wednesday at 9:27 p.m. for reports of shots fired. While officers were responding to the scene, they said a 911 caller reported someone had been shot.
Police said that their investigation indicated that two groups of people were shooting at each other in the apartment parking lot, then a man and woman drove away, later calling 911 from the 2800-block of Linkhorne Drive.
They were both shot during the incident and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to LPD. We’re told both the man and the woman have been treated and released from the hospital.
Two other men, who are suspects in the incident, were shot and sustained serious injuries, authorities said. As of LPD’s latest update, they are both listed in serious, but stable condition.
Three people were detained by LPD for questioning after the incident happened, authorities said.
Delante Pannell, 22 years old, was one of the individuals detained, according to police. He has now been arrested and charged with the following:
- Two counts of malicious wounding,
- Two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Pannell was taken to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail where he is being held without bond, LPD said.
Authorities said the investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department, Det. Davis at (434) 455-6166 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
UPDATE 3 A.M. 1/19/2023:
Police are investigating after four people were shot at the Timbers Apartments in Lynchburg.
Police were called to the apartments on Old Forest Road Wednesday at 9:27 p.m. for reports of shots fired. While officers were responding to the scene, a 911 caller reported someone had been shot.
Initial investigation indicates that two groups of people were shooting at each other in a parking lot at the apartments. Police say a man and woman drove away, later calling 911 from the 2800-block of Linkhorne Drive. Police say both of them were shot at The Timbers Apartments. They were taken by medics to Lynchburg General Hospital (LGH), for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Two other men were shot and found at The Timbers Apartments. Both were taken to LGH for treatment of serious injuries. They are listed in critical condition.
LPD Criminal Investigations and Forensic Units responded to assist with the investigation, which they are calling a malicious wounding.
Three additional subjects have been detained by LPD for questioning, however, no arrests have been made as of the time of this release.
Police say this appears to be an isolated incident and LPD is not seeking any suspects, at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Davis at (434) 455-6166 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
ORIGINAL STORY
Lynchburg officials are asking the community to avoid certain roads in the city due to police presence.
10 News had a crew working for you to learn more about what happened in the areas, one of which was on Linkhorne Drive.
At Joe Bean’s Express Espresso, there were police working in an area blocked off by crime scene tape. At the scene was a vehicle with what appeared to be a busted-out back window.
Officials also asked that residents in the area avoid Old Forest Road and Timber Court due to the police activity.
There were police actively working a scene at the Timbers Apartments, which is located on Timber Court.
Both scenes were still active just after 12 a.m. on Thursday morning.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops