Man injured in shooting in Lynchburg

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – A man was injured following a shooting Tuesday morning in Lynchburg, according to Lynchburg police.

Police say officers responded to reports of shots fired at 12:15 a.m. in the 3300 block of Old Forest Road, where a man was found with a gunshot wound to the arm.

According to police, the shooter was located and arrested at the scene.

The victim was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say there is no threat to the community.

The identity of the shooter has not yet been released and the incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information is asked to contact Detective Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at p3tips.comvia the P3 app on mobile devices, or by texting CVCS to 738477 to receive a link to the anonymous tip form. The frequency of messages varies. Message and data rates may apply.