Police: Lynchburg shooting accompanied by damaged building and vehicles

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Lynchburg, Virginia
Meadows Apartments, 2315 Yorktown Avenue
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Incident type
Shooting, Vandalism

Summary

Shooting Lynchburg Virginia in Lynchburg, Virginia: An 18-year-old man was shot early Monday morning, January 1, 2025, at the Meadows Apartments at 2315 Yorktown Avenue in Lynchburg, Virginia. Lynchburg Police responded to reports of shots fired and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say groups of 60 to 200 individuals had been gathering in the parking lot playing loud music over multiple nights, and an apartment building, a dumpster, and two vehicles were also struck by gunfire. Cartridge casings were recovered from the scene and police are seeking witnesses.

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Police: Lynchburg shooting accompanied by damaged building and vehicles

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