For Immediate Release: March 7, 2026
LPD Investigating Shooting on Church Street
LYNCHBURG, Va. – At approximately 12:00 p.m. today, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) responded to a report of a malicious wounding in the 1300 block of Church Street.
Upon arrival, officers immediately made contact with an adult male who had sustained a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm. The individual was transported by LFD to Lynchburg General Hospital.
During the investigation, a second individual, an adult male, was located with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand. He was also transported by LFD to Lynchburg General Hospital.
At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known ongoing threat to the community.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Owen at 434-455-6157 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
Any additional information will only be released as an update to this news release.
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