FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2026
UPDATE: LPD Arrests Suspect in Shooting on Ashbourne Drive
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Keon Thomas, 31, of Lynchburg, was taken into custody on November 12, 2026, in reference to the November 1, 2026, shooting on Ashbourne Drive.
Thomas has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding, discharging a firearm in the city, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, reckless handling of a firearm, use of a firearm while in the commission of a felony, attempted malicious wounding, and assault and battery on a family member.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Brown at 434-455-6132 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted online at http://p3tips.com or through the P3 mobile app.
Any additional information will be released as an update to this news release.