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Virginia mall put on lockdown after suspect threatens to harm others

Crystal Graham
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A Virginia mall was placed on lockdown after a 32-year-old man indicated his intent to harm himself or others there.

River Ridge Mall management and the Lynchburg Police Department made the joint decision in an effort to ensure public safety at 11:38 a.m.

The lockdown was lifted at 12:10 p.m. after the suspect was located.

Xavier Garland was allegedly involved in a domestic violence situation in the 1400 block of 11th Street just after 10 a.m. this morning.

During the preliminary investigation, officers were made aware that Garland had made threats and intended to go to River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg.

Garland was located in the 1600 block of Shaffer Street and taken into custody without incident.

Anyone with information that may assist authorities in this case is encouraged to contact 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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