Man wanted in connection to Lynchburg homicide investigation arrested in Georgia

Odyssey Fields
·1 min read

UPDATE: 6:50 P.M. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Police Department says 23-year-old Travon Sudia Brunson has been arrested in Georgia and his extradition to Virginia is pending.

—

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Police Department has announced that it is searching for a Lynchburg man who is a suspect in the homicide investigation of Tajuan Obrian “Brian” Johnson.

On April 14 just before 2:30 a.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Main Street for a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a victim on Main Street and a second victim on 12th Street. Both men were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

However, Johnson died from his injuries.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: LPD identifies victim in deadly Main Street shooting

As the investigation developed, 23-year-old Travon Sudia Brunson, from Lynchburg, was identified as a suspect. He was charged with:

  • Voluntary Manslaughter

  • Unlawful Wounding

  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Detective Hall at (434) 455-6155 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can also be entered online or on the P3 mobile app.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFXRtv.