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Update: 16-year-old juvenile in Lynchburg shooting dies, suspect in custody

Crystal Graham
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Update, 1:45 p.m.

The victim, a 16-year-old male, involved in the shots-fired incident on Thursday afternoon has died, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Police say this was an isolated incident.

A person connected to the shooting is currently in custody on unrelated charges.

The investigation is ongoing.

 

The Lynchburg Police Department is working to investigate two incidents that may be connected: a call for shots fired and a juvenile who was dropped off at the hospital in critical condition.

At approximately 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded 200 block of Hillcrest Avenue for a report of shots fired.

Around the same time, a juvenile male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound.

The Lynchburg Police Department is working diligently to gather information and determine the circumstances surrounding both events.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Scott at (434) 455-6174. Information may also be submitted anonymously through 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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