In the late summer evening of August 18, 2025, the life of 31-year-old Kasim Demitry Holmes of Lynchburg, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Just before 9 p.m., Lynchburg Police and Fire Departments responded to a call of a malicious wounding in the 1100 block of Rivermont Avenue. Upon their arrival, first responders discovered Holmes, who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Lynchburg Police Department quickly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting death of Holmes. Detectives began following up on leads and gathering information from the community. Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect.
A week later, on August 26, 2025, the Lynchburg Police Department announced an arrest in connection with the homicide. Victor Dale Giles, a 40-year-old resident of Lynchburg, was taken into custody. Giles was charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. While an arrest has been made, authorities have stated that the investigation into the death of Kasim Holmes remains active and ongoing.
