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Lynchburg: Rideshare driver caught in the middle of gunfight that injured one

Crystal Graham
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A rideshare driver was caught in the middle of a gunfight in Lynchburg early this morning.

According to the Lynchburg Police Department, the female rideshare driver was attempting to pick up a male adult rider at 3:17 a.m. in the 700 block of Madison Street when another person fired multiple shots at the rider.

The driver was able to escape the scene unharmed.

The rider sustained a gunshot wound and was treated and later released from Lynchburg General Hospital.

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident, and at this time, there is no perceived ongoing threat to the community.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Williams at (434) 455-6160 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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