Lynchburg police search for man in shooting at e-cigarette store

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – Lynchburg police are searching for a man suspected of being involved in a shooting at a vaping shop.

Police responded to a reported shooting at the LB Tobacco and Vape Shop on Forest Brook Road in Lynchburg on Saturday, May 25, at 2:58 p.m.

According to Lynchburg police, an 18-year-old man was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

During the initial investigation, police determined that the suspect and the victim knew each other and that there had apparently been a verbal argument that led to the shooting.

Police identified the suspect as 23-year-old Savon Lavay Ellis, who is wanted on several charges, including:

• Malicious injury
• Use of a firearm in the commission of a crime
• Reckless handling of a firearm
• Firing a firearm in the city
• Shooting in a public place with injuries
• Possession of a concealed weapon

According to the police, this appears to be an isolated incident with no danger to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective J. Owen at (434) 455-6157 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900 or submit a tip online at http://p3tips.com.

According to police, a cash reward of up to $1,000 is possible through the Crime Stoppers program.

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