VIRGINIA — One person was injured in an attempted robbery early Wednesday morning in Lynchburg, according to police.
Officers and first responders were called to the 2500 block of Memorial Avenue around 1:30 a.m. on May 20 after reports of shots being fired at a gaming facility.
Police said one person was found suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was reported to be in stable condition.
Investigators said the shooting happened after an individual attempted to rob the victim and an altercation broke out before gunfire erupted.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Bond with the Lynchburg Police Department at (434) 455-6161. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at P3 Tips or through the P3 Tips mobile app.
