Shooting in Lynchburg leaves one injured

LYNCHBURG, Virginia. – One person was injured after a shooting occurred on Park Avenue in Lynchburg Wednesday night, the LPD said.

At 7:40 p.m. Wednesday evening, LPD responded to a report of shots fired in the 1500 block of Park Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a person had suffered a gunshot wound to the arm, police said.

The victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

According to LPD, preliminary investigations indicate that the shots were fired from a black sedan.

Lynchburg Police are currently investigating the circumstances of this shooting and are seeking any information that may help solve the case. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online or through the P3 app on your mobile device. To receive a link to our anonymous tip form via text message, text CVCS to 738477. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.