LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
According to Lynchburg Police, Travon Brunson has been arrested without incident in Georgia, and extradition is pending.
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The investigation remains active and ongoing.
UPDATE
Lynchburg Police have identified a suspect in a deadly shooting that took place on April 14.
Police are have identified the suspect as Travon Brunson, 23, of Lynchburg. Brunson has been charged with the following:
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Unlawful wounding
- Carrying a concealed weapon
He’s described as 5′4″, weighs approximately 175 pounds, and has a distinctive tattoo above his right eye.
We’re told Brunson has not been apprehended at this time, and anyone who sees him is asked to contact law enforcement.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Hall at (434) 455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
The investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE
The Lynchburg Police Department is releasing more information regarding a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning.
Authorities have identified the victim in the homicide as 37-year-old Tajuan Obrian “Brian” Johnson, of Lynchburg.
The other victim, a 36-year-old man, is still at Lynchburg General Hospital and is in stable condition, according to Lynchburg Police.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Hall at 434-455-6155 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.
ORIGINAL STORY
Lynchburg Police are searching for a suspect responsible for a shooting in downtown Lynchburg that left a man dead and another in the hospital early Sunday morning.
According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers were called to the 1100 block of Main Street at about 2 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found two victims, both men, just a block away from each other—one on Main Street and another on 12th Street.
Both men were taken to Lynchburg General Hospital.
One of the men, a 37-year-old, later died from his injuries; the other victim, who is 36 years old, is currently receiving treatment.
Business owners nearby, like the manager of Cosmos on Church Street, said they’re worried about employee and customer safety following this latest shooting.
“It’s scary. I want my employees to feel safe and customers to feel safe coming here,” said Luke Aruck, manager at Cosmos New Southern. “I understand that it happened early this morning around 2-2:30 or so. We are closed before 10, but it’s a shame to see this continue to happen in our community.”
Police say this is an active and ongoing investigation with a suspect still on the run.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Hall at 434-455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900.