For immediate release: July 14, 2024
Malicious Wounding at Langview Apartments
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) is investigating a malicious wounding incident that occurred at Langview Apartments, last night.
On July 13, 2024, at 6:59 p.m., LPD officers were called to 2229 Yorktown Ave, Langview Apartments for reports of shots fired. Within minutes of the initial call, one adult male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Three juvenile males were initially detained for questioning, and two remain in custody on unrelated charges. LPD is searching for one additional juvenile male suspect involved in the incident.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. Any additional information will only be provided as an update to this news release.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Takacs at (434) 455-6162 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.