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Lynchburg: Police obtain security footage of suspect in May 6 murder

Crystal Graham

Lynchburg murder suspect 050625 The Lynchburg Police Department has released an image and video of a suspect in the death of 25-year-old Zaykeese Amarius Brown, who was killed on May 6.

Police have released security footage in the shooting investigation showing a person of interest and are asking the public to help identify the individual dressed in all black.

The shooting took place in the 2000 block of Bedford Avenue. Friends went to his home after he suddenly stopped communicating with them in a chat room while playing a video game.

Brown was pronounced deceased upon arrival at Lynchburg General Hospital.

This is believed to have been an isolated incident, according to police.

Anyone who may recognize the individual in the video or who may have relevant details about this case is asked to contact Detective Dubie at (434) 455-6102 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.


Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of 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 on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.