University of Lynchburg shooting investigated, victim reportedly punched

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after a possible knife-related incident at the University of Lynchburg.

Sunday evening around 8:30 p.m., Lynchburg Police received a report of possible malicious wounding with a victim who alleged a suspect punched him in the head several times.

The victim, who had a small scratch on his forehead, stated that although he did not see a knife, he felt the blood on the scratch and thought it might have been used. Authorities said he was conscious and alert and did not want to be taken to the hospital for further medical treatment.

Police described the suspect as a man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and red shoes.

Based on the information gathered, the Lynchburg Police Department determined that this incident did not meet the criteria for intentional injury.

The Lynchburg Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about the incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department non-emergency number at 434-847-1602 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at: http://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.

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