Two arrested after Waffle House shooting leaves two hurt in Lynchburg
UPDATE: 4/22 5:31 A.M. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Police Department (LPD) says two people have been taken into custody after a shooting at Waffle House left two people hurt on April 21.
Around 5 p.m. on Sunday, officers noticed a man who was allegedly involved in the shooting, getting into a vehicle. Police said officers attempted to stop the driver, identified as Omarian Daquon Fitch, of Lynchburg, but a chase began.
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LPD said the chase continued through several streets in Lynchburg. However, Fitch crashed at the intersection of Old Mill Road and McConville Road. That’s when he allegedly exited the vehicle and began running from the police.
Fitch was arrested and charged with the following:
Aggravated Malicious Wounding
Malicious Wounding
Reckless Handling of a Firearm
Shooting into an Occupied Building
Property Damage
Use of Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Discharge a Firearm within the City Limit
As the investigation continued, 22-year-old Shantia Kehlish Turpin, of Lynchburg was also arrested. She was charged with:
Accessory After the Fact
Felony Eluding Police
Obstruction of Justice
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The shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Scott at (434) 455-6174 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can also be entered online at http://p3tips.com or on the P3 app.
WFXR News will continue to update this story as more information is released.
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UPDATE: 4:16 P.M. LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)– Lynchburg Police say the 74-year-old who was shot is now in stable condition.
There are no updates on the suspect’s identity or location at this time.
WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Waffle House on Wards Road early morning on Sunday, April 21.
According to the LPD, reports of a fight at the Waffle House on the 2300 block of Wards Road were received at 2:58 a.m. While en route, 911 dispatchers advised responding officers of gunfire occurring during the incident. On the scene, two victims were found inside the restaurant with gunshot wounds.
Officers provided aid until the medics arrived and took them to Lynchburg General Hospital.
Police say an unidentified 74-year-old victim, who LDP confirms is a Waffle House security guard, is in critical condition.
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An unidentified 30-year-old victim is in stable condition.
LPD reports the suspect allegedly fled in what is believed to be a black Nissan Sedan.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Scott at (434) 455-4174 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
This remains an ongoing investigation. WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.
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