For immediate release: January 20, 2023
[UPDATE 2] Additional suspects charged in connection with the Malicious Wounding at The Timbers Apartments
On January 20, 2023 two additional suspects were charged in connection with this incident. Both of these suspects continue to receive treatment at Lynchburg General Hospital, for injuries sustained during this incident. They have been charged as follows:
Ardrius Kendrick Dews, 25, of Lynchburg, has been charged with Malicious Wounding (two counts), Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Possess Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm in the City of Lynchburg.
Markeem Devante Dance, 23, of Lynchburg, has been charged with Malicious Wounding (two counts), Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, Possess Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm in the City of Lynchburg.
When these suspects are released from the hospital, they will be transported to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
The investigation remains ongoing, any additional information will be provided as an update to this news release.