Mitchell Bennett Jr. : “Man Arrested in James Crossing Shooting”

Man Arrested on Felony Charges After Shooting Incident at Lynchburg Apartments

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Police have announced the arrest of a man on felony charges following a shooting incident at the James Crossing Apartments on June 19.

Authorities were alerted to the situation at around 11:47 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting officers to respond to the 800 block of Greenfield Drive. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a shotgun and bullet casings scattered throughout the parking lot.

During the investigation, witnesses provided a description of a man seen leaving the scene in a cab. This individual was later identified as 44-year-old Mitchell Larnell Bennett Jr. from Madison Heights.

Subsequently, officers intercepted the cab still on the apartment complex premises and conducted a search. Allegedly, a pistol fell from Bennett’s possession during the search, while a shotgun shell was found near his seat in the cab.

Investigators suspect that Bennett Jr. was involved in a confrontation that escalated into a shooting at the James Crossing Apartments parking lot.

Following his apprehension, Bennett Jr. has been charged with various offences, including:

• Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
• Three counts of Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon
• Discharge a Firearm into an Occupied Building
• Discharge a Firearm in the City
• Two counts of Property Damage (Felony)

Currently, Bennett Jr. is detained at the Lynchburg Blue Ridge Regional Jail without the option of bond.

The Lynchburg Police Department stresses that the investigation is still ongoing and suspects that there may be additional individuals involved in the incident. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the department at 434-455-6041 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at p3tips.com or through the P3 app on mobile devices by texting CVCS to 738477.

As more details emerge, WFXR News will provide updates on this developing story.