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Man hospitalized, another charged after shooting at Lynchburg’s Forestbrook Apartments

Alphonzo Lenard Smith (Lynchburg Police Department)

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A man was taken to the hospital and another man has been charged after a shooting at Forestbrook Apartments Tuesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Authorities told 10 News that the incident happened at about 10 p.m. and said the victim was treated at the Emergency Department at Lynchburg General Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

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Officers have taken Alphonzo Lenard Smith, of Lynchburg, in custody and have charged him with the following in connection with the incident:

  • Malicious wounding
  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
  • Brandish a firearm
  • Discharge a firearm in the city limits

This investigation remains active and ongoing. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear at this time, but we will continue to update this article with the latest information.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Scott at 434-455-6174 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.


About the Author

Jazmine Otey joined the 10 News team in February 2021.

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