Armed and dangerous: Men wanted for shooting of teen in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg Police have identified two suspects in the shooting of a teenager on Poplar Street Wednesday night.
Richard Lamont McDaniel, 44 and and Taurus Lamont McDaniel, 41, both of Lynchburg, are wanted on the following charges:
- Armed robbery
- Malicious wounding
- Shooting from a vehicle
- Use of a firearm in commission of a felony
They are considered armed and dangerous, according to police.
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized Wednesday night after the shooting.
Police say they responded to the 2200 block of Poplar at 9:53 p.m. after they were notified of a teen who had been shot.
The teen was found with gunshot wounds in his leg. He was taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective Dubie at 434-455-6102.
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