Justin Lee Lewis, a 24-year-old Black man, was fatally shot in Lynchburg, Virginia, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. The incident that led to his death unfolded in the evening and was characterized by authorities as an altercation.
Following the shooting, Lynchburg police responded to the scene and an individual was taken into custody in connection with the death of Lewis. However, after an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event, the person was released.
The Lynchburg Police Department, in consultation with the Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, determined that no charges would be filed in the case. The authorities concluded that the individual who shot Justin Lee Lewis had acted in self-defense. While the investigation involved reviewing evidence and speaking with those involved, specific details about the altercation and what prompted the shooting have not been publicly disclosed. No suspects have been sought by the police in relation to this incident since the determination of self-defense.
