FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2025
Arrest Made in Infant Death Investigation
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 10:30 AM today, 23-year-old Endia Walker, a resident of Lynchburg and the mother of the deceased infant in this case, was arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation.
Walker is currently facing the following charges:
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Two counts of felony child neglect Under Virginia code 40.1–103.
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One count of felony child neglect resulting in serious injury under Virginia code 18.2–371.1
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Dempsey at (434) 455-6162 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips may also be submitted anonymously online at p3tips.com. Any additional details will be provided as an update to the original news release.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025
LPD Responds to Infant Death
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 4:32 p.m. on March 26, 2025, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) and Lynchburg Fire Department (LFD) responded to a report of an unresponsive infant in the 600 block of Leesville Road.
Upon arrival, LFD personnel immediately initiated life-saving measures, and the infant was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital (LGH). Despite these efforts, the infant was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at LGH.
The Lynchburg Police Department has launched an investigation to determine the cause of death.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family during this incredibly difficult and tragic time.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Detective Dempsey at (434) 455-6162 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips may also be submitted anonymously online at p3tips.com.
New information will be shared as an update to this release.
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