FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2025
LPD Investigates Shooting on Park Avenue
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 4:48 PM today, the Lynchburg Police Department received a call reporting shots fired in the 1800 block of Park Avenue. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that one adult male had sustained an injury and was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital (LGH). Around the same time, another adult male arrived at LGH via private transport with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. It is believed that both males were injured in the same incident.
One victim is currently in stable condition, while the other remains in critical condition.
The Lynchburg Police Department is actively investigating this incident. If you witnessed this event or have any information that could assist the investigation, you are encouraged to contact Detective Dubie at (434) 455-6102 or anonymously reach out to Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online 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, and standard data rates may apply. To cancel, text STOP. For help, text HELP.
This is an ongoing investigation, and any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.