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Lynchburg man suffers lacerations to chest, face after altercation with father

Crystal Graham
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An altercation between a father and his adult son allegedly became violent overnight in Lynchburg and left the son with multiple lacerations to his chest and face.

According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers responded to a malicious wounding call in the 8000 block of Timberlake Road at 2:50 a.m.

The victim reported that an argument occurred between him and his father, during which his father allegedly attempted to stab him.

No names have been released in the incident.

The victim was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital, where he is currently receiving medical care.

The suspect, only identified as the victim’s father, has not yet been located by police.

Charges are pending.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Gauthier at (434) 455-6230 or 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]