LYNCHBURG, Va. – UPDATE
The Lynchburg Police Department says officers responded to multiple calls about large gatherings and disorderly crowds at Meadows Apartments in the nights leading up to a shooting that left an 18-year-old man seriously injured.
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Police were called several times on June 21 and June 22, with reports of groups ranging from 60 to 200 people gathered in the apartment complex parking lot, playing loud music.
Officers received the report regarding the 18-year-old man on Monday, June 22, at about 2:30 a.m. He was seriously injured in the shooting and is currently receiving care at UVA Medical, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Investigators say gunfire also hit an apartment building, a dumpster and two vehicles. Multiple cartridge casings were recovered from the scene, and police are actively pursuing additional leads.
The Lynchburg Police Department is urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has video footage, or has information related to the shooting to contact Detective Bond at 434-455-6161. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900 or via the P3 Tips app.
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A man was seriously injured in a shooting overnight in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Police said officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to the 2300 block of Yorktown Avenue after receiving reports of shots fired. When they arrived, they found a man with serious injuries. He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital by the Lynchburg Fire Department.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Bond at 434-455-6161. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900, online at http://p3tips.com, or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.