LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE - 9:30 P.M. MONDAY
The Lynchburg Police Department is providing more information about a shooting that happened over the weekend.
We’re told the incident was an attempted robbery that led to a shooting incident in the 100 block of Cabell Street at 6:28 p.m. on Sunday.
As we reported below, officers found a 17-year-old boy at the scene with a non-life-threatening injury.
Two suspects were identified and charged in connection with the incident, according to police.
Authorities said a 16-year-old boy is facing the following charges:
- Malicious wounding
- Attempted robbery
- Possession of a firearm under the age of 18
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
A 17-year-old girl is also facing an attempted robbery charge, according to LPD.
Police said in the update that the teen who had been shot in the foot had been released from the hospital.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective T. Hall at 434-455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online or use the P3 app on a mobile device. Up to a $1,000 reward is available through the Crime Stoppers program for information.
ORIGINAL STORY
Lynchburg Police are investigating a shooting that left one 17-year-old boy hurt.
They said it happened in the 100 block of Cabell Street on Sunday around 6:30 p.m.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a juvenile boy with a non-life-threatening injury.
Police said the boy was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital.
They said it appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
No word on the suspects. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective T. Hall at 434-455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.
Enter a tip online or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
Up to a $1,000 reward is available through the Crime Stoppers program for information.