FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 26, 2025
Lynchburg Police Department Arrest Update – Rivermont Homicide Investigation
Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department(LPD) has made an arrest in the shooting death of Kasim Holmes. Today, LPD charged 40-year-old Lynchburg resident Victor Dale Giles with the following…
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1st Degree Murder
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Use of Firearm in Commission of a Felony
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Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Lynchburg Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance and cooperation in this investigation. LPD continues to pursue all leads.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Williams at (434) 942-8467 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online at http://p3tips.com, or via the P3 app on your mobile device. To receive a link to our anonymous tip form via text, text CVCS to 738477. Msg frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Text HELP for assistance and STOP to cancel. Please refer to P3 Terms and Privacy Policy for more information.