10/01/2025
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: January 16, 2025
Lynchburg, VA – The juvenile male, connected to this incident, who was previously taken into custody on January 10, has been charged in relation to the Hillcrest Avenue Homicide. He is being held at Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center on the following charges:
Felony Murder
Aggravated Malicious Wounding
Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
Concealing or Compounding offenses
Shooting at an Occupied Vehicle
Shooting from an Occupied Vehicle
Receiving a Stolen Firearm
Possession of a Firearm Under 21
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim.
Anyone in the area of Hillcrest and Langhorne Road around 3:40 PM on January 9 who may have witnessed anything is urged to contact Detective Scott at (434) 455-6174. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling (888) 798-5900. Tips can be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, via the P3 Tips mobile app, or by texting "CVCS" to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form.
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UPDATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2025
LPD Investigates Shots Fired Reported on Hillcrest Avenue
Lynchburg, VA – The victim, a 16-year-old male juvenile involved in yesterday's shots-fired incident, has passed away. Our condolences are with his family during this difficult time.
We want to assure the community that this was an isolated incident between specific individuals. A person connected to this incident is currently in custody on unrelated charges. This remains an ongoing investigation, and any additional information will be provided as updates to this news release.
Anyone in the area of Hillcrest and Langhorne Road around 3:40 PM on January 9 who may have witnessed anything is urged to contact Detective Scott at (434) 455-6174. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling (888) 798-5900. Tips can be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, via the P3 Tips mobile app, or by texting "CVCS" to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9, 2025
LPD Investigates Shots Fired Reported on Hillcrest Avenue
Lynchburg, VA – At approximately 3:40 PM this afternoon, the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) received a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Hillcrest Avenue. LPD officers immediately responded to the scene and are actively investigating the incident.
Around the same time, LPD was informed that a juvenile male had arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with an injury consistent with a gunshot wound. It is currently unclear if these two incidents are connected. The victim is in critical condition.
The Lynchburg Police Department is working diligently to gather information and determine the circumstances surrounding both events.
The LPD urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Scott at (434) 455-6174. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Tips may be submitted online at http://p3tips.com, via the P3 Tips mobile app, or by text, sending "CVCS" to 738477 for a link to the anonymous tip form.
As this remains an active investigation, further details will be released as they become available.
