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Lynchburg: Man found dead from gunshot wound on Rivermont Avenue

Crystal Graham
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The victim in last night’s homicide incident has been identified Kasim Holmes, 31, of Lynchburg. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads and gather information.

 

Police in Lynchburg responded to a malicious wounding call Monday night and found a man dead from a gunshot wound.

The Lynchburg Police Department reported to a home in the 1100 block of Rivermont Avenue at 8:58 p.m.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, according to police.

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call (434) 942-8467 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is a reporter and ad manager for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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]