LPD Arrests Armed Suspect After Multiple Charges Stemming from Domestic Incident

 

 

Lynchburg, VA – On June 14, 2025, Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) officers responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a firearm in the 900 block of Pierce Street. A 35-year-old male, Keenan Perkins, allegedly brandished a firearm at his girlfriend and her children before firing multiple rounds into the air. Perkins fled the scene before officers arrived.

 

In connection with the case, officers also secured and executed a search warrant for a residence in the 900 block of Pierce Street in an effort to locate Perkins and the firearm used in the offense. The residence was cleared, and Perkins was not located at that time.

 

After several days of active investigation and search efforts, LPD officers located and arrested Keenan Perkins on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He is now formally charged with:

 

§ 18.2-280 – Willfully discharging firearms in public places

§ 18.2-57 – Assault and battery

§ 18.2-282 – Brandishing a firearm or similar object

§ 18.2-308.2 – Possession of firearm by a convicted felon

 

The Lynchburg Police Department remains committed to the safety of our community and will continue to pursue individuals who threaten public safety with firearms and violence.

 

Anyone who has information that may assist investigators in this case is encouraged to contact the Lynchburg Police Department at (434) 455-6050 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips may also be submitted anonymously at http://p3tips.com, through the P3 Tips mobile app, or via text by sending CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. Message frequency may vary. Standard data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance.