Man injured in Lynchburg shooting

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – A man was injured Tuesday morning in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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

According to the police, the perpetrator was located on site and arrested.

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

The identity of the shooter has not been released and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has pertinent 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. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.