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One person injured following shooting incident in Virginia

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

Officers responded to the area around 10:56 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired.

Investigators said someone in one vehicle shot into another, grazing a man with a bullet.

The victim was taken to the hospital and later released. Police believe the shooting was targeted and said there is 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.

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