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Two people shot, malicious wounding investigation underway in Lynchburg
Read full article: Two people shot, malicious wounding investigation underway in LynchburgLYNCHBURG, Va. โ UPDATELynchburg Police are investigating a malicious wounding incident on Fillmore Street that happened Saturday night. At 10:10 p.m., two people arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to police. Hereโs a map of the approximate location where police say the shooting happened:ORIGINAL STORYThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding incident that left two people injured. We are on scene at 11th and Fillmore Street for a malicious wounding after two individuals showed up at the ER with gunshot wounds. โ Lynchburg Police (@LynchburgPolice) September 27, 2020In a tweet late Saturday night, LPD says two individuals showed up at the emergency room with gunshot wounds.
Lynchburg Salvation Army opens cooling station amid heat advisory and COVID-19
Read full article: Lynchburg Salvation Army opens cooling station amid heat advisory and COVID-19LYNCHBURG, Va. For the first time Monday, Lynchburgs Salvation Army opened its doors to let people sit in air-conditioning and a low lit room due as temperatures topped out in the 90s. We know of some people in the streets and are exposed to the heat. So, were looking for them and anybody who we think may need our service, Major Caleb Prieto said. Hand sanitizer is available at the front doors and chairs are spaced out to keep a social distance. Officials with the Salvation Army will be checking the weather daily to see how long they can offer the cooling station service.