For Immediate Release: April 11, 2023
Malicious Wounding at the Vistas at Dreaming Creek
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred at the Vistas at Dreaming Creek last night.
On April 10, 2023, at 11:56 p.m., officers responded to the 7000-block of Timberlake Road after receiving a report that a juvenile had been shot inside an apartment. When officers arrived, they located a juvenile male (15) with a gunshot wound. Officers started rendering aid to the victim right away. He was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital by Medics for treatment of serious injuries and is in stable condition.
When they arrived on the scene, officers witnessed a shirtless juvenile male (17) with blood on himself attempting to hide a firearm behind a dumpster. The shirtless juvenile was detained by LPD field officers and arrested.
The juvenile was charged with the following:
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Malicious wounding
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Discharging a firearm in a dwelling
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Reckless handling of a firearm
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Underage possession of a firearm
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Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. S. Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This is an ongoing investigation and any additional information will be provided as an update to this release.