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Victor Giles Charged in Lynchburg Murder Case

Police arrest suspect in Rivermont Avenue shooting

by Sophia Bennett

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The Lynchburg Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a murder that occurred last week.

Police announced the arrest of 40-year-old Victor Dale Giles, who has been charged in the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Kasim Holmes.

Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Rivermont Avenue just before 9 p.m. on Monday, where they found Holmes deceased in the front yard of a residence.

Following the investigation, Giles was charged with:

First-Degree Murder

Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

The Lynchburg Police Department said the case remains active and ongoing and thanked community members for their assistance in the investigation.

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