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Lynchburg: Chaos unfolds after shots fired in crowded downtown, police respond

Crystal Graham
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Lynchburg police officers used pepper spray to disperse a crowd that they allege became disorderly after shots were fired downtown Sunday morning.

According to police, multiple gunshots were heard in the 1300 block of Main Street. Officers responded and initiated a brief foot pursuit of two suspects. No firearm was recovered, however, and both suspects were released.

The large crowd became “increasing disorderly,” police allege, as the shooting incident unfolded, and to ensure public safety and restore order, officers deployed OC spray.

If you witnessed the shooting incident or have any information pertinent to this incident, you are asked to contact Lieutenant Tucker at (434) 942-8210 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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