LPD Investigating Shooting on Longview Road

 

LYNCHBURG, Va. – On March 8, 2026, at 12:30 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department and Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) responded to the 1500 block of Longview Road for a report of a malicious wounding.

 

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital by LFD and is currently in serious but stable condition.

 

This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the community at this time.

 

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Owen at 434-455-6157 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at http://p3tips.com or through the P3 mobile app.

 

Any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.