UPDATE 11/26 5:56 P.M. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Police have announced the arrest of a man in connection to the shooting that occurred on Old Forest Road on November 26.
Early morning on Tuesday, 28-year-old Joshua Kannan of Lynchburg was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm while in the commission of a crime, and discharging a firearm within city limits, according to LPD.
WFXR News will update you with more information as it becomes available.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) responded to a report of shots fired early Tuesday morning.
LPD said a call was received around 12:15 a.m. regarding gunfire on the 3300 block of Old Forest Road.
When officers arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the arm while leaving the apartment. The man was taken to the Lynchburg General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said they were quickly able to locate and arrest a suspect believed to be connected to the incident.
There is no further threat to the public at this time.
LPD is still investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.
You can also submit an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or through the P3 app on mobile devices. You can also text CVCS to 738477 to receive the form.
WFXR News will release new details when new information is found.