Man Injured in Lynchburg Shooting

Police believe the shooting was targeted and say there’s no ongoing threat to the community.

Lynchburg Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Friday night in the 1600 block of 12th Street.

LYNCHBURG, VA – Lynchburg Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Friday night in the 1600 block of 12th Street.

Officers were called to the scene around 10:56 p.m. for reports of shots fired. Investigators say someone in one vehicle shot into another. A man was grazed by a bullet, taken to the hospital, and later released.

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Police believe the shooting was targeted and say there’s no ongoing threat to the community.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Owen at (434) 455-6157 or call Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at P3Tips.com, through the P3 Tips app, or by texting CVCS to 738477.