Lynchburg shooting victim dies; shooter sought Lynchburg police investigate shooting that left one person dead (Source: WDBJ) By Pat Thomas | January 22, 2021 at 10:31 AM EST - Updated January 22 at 10:31 AM
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg police have released the name of a woman who died after being shot Thursday afternoon.
Samantha Robinson, 28 of Lynchburg, died after being taken to a hospital.
Police continue to investigate the shooting, which took place near 12th Street and Pierce Street, as a homicide. It happened about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21.
No one has been arrested.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Davis at (434) 455-6166 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also enter a tip online at p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
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UPDATE: Days after this story aired, San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus visited Lopez’s home to apologize and presented him with a check for $700. Lopez said he has mixed feelings.
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