In the winter of 2020, the life of 29-year-old Wendell Scott Morris was cut short in Lynchburg, Virginia. On the evening of December 7th, officers responded to reports of gunfire at the James Crossing Apartments. There, they found Morris suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of first responders, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation into the shooting painted a grim picture of the events that preceded it.
Detectives learned that the day before his death, Morris had been involved in an altercation. He was reportedly participating in a dice game when he was assaulted and robbed of his winnings. The following day, an argument erupted, culminating in the fatal shooting of Morris.
In the wake of the homicide, the Lynchburg Police Department began an investigation that led them to identify persons of interest. Initially, authorities announced they were seeking to question two individuals in connection with the shooting. The investigation led to the arrest of 18-year-old Demijah Kyjaun Spinner. He was subsequently charged with second-degree manslaughter for his alleged involvement in the death of Wendell Scott Morris. Information regarding a second suspect or the final outcome of the legal proceedings against Spinner has not been made publicly available.
