LYNCHBURG, Va. – 11:55 p.m. Update:
Lynchburg Police say one man is dead after a shooting Wednesday night. Police are still searching for the person responsible.
Officers responded to a shots fired call at the intersection of Pierce Street and 12th Street at 8:59 p.m.
Two individuals were allegedly arguing in the street, when one pulled out a firearm and shot the other.
Police say the victim was taken by the Lynchburg Fire Department to Lynchburg General Hospital, where the victim was pronounced dead.
The identity of the victim has not been released, but police say he is an adult man.
Police say the suspect is possibly driving a large black sedan with black wheels. It was last seen heading toward 13th Street on Pierce Street.
LPD is investigating to learn the relationship between the two individuals.
A spokesperson for the department tells 10 News, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim[’]s family at this time.”
Original Story:
The Lynchburg Police Department announced Wednesday that officers were responding to a shots-fired incident in the area of 12th Street and Pierce Street. Officials say there is no known threat to the community at this time.
This is a developing story, and 10 News will continue to update as we receive more information.
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