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Lynchburg Police arrest man in Oct. 1 fatal shooting, issue warrants for two more suspects

Crystal Graham
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An Amherst man has been arrested in an Oct. 1 fatal shooting that took place in Lynchburg, and arrest warrants have been issued for two additional suspects.

The Lynchburg Police Department arrested Kevin Cantrell Brown Jr., 22, today and charged him with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless handling of a firearm, shooting into an occupied vehicle and discharge of a firearm in public.

Brown is currently being held in the Blue Ridge Regional Jail without bond.

The charges stem from the shooting death of Anthony Dwight Davis on Water Gate Drive.

The Lynchburg Police Department is on the hunt for two additional Lynchburg residents wanted in connection with the shooting incident.

Arrest warrants have been issued for Jayon Zykelse Phelps, 20, and Jermaine Shamont Hawkins Jr., 23, who are wanted on similar charges: murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless handling of a firearm, shooting into an occupied vehicle, discharge of a firearm in public and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the two suspects is asked to contact Detective Owen at (434) 798-5900.

The investigation is ongoing.

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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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