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Christopher James Tench

Death by Force
Case Description
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Christopher James Tench, a 26-year-old resident of Lynchburg, Virginia, was found dead on November 25, 2019, after a reported shooting in Altavista. The Campbell County Sheriff's Office received information about a possible shooting on River Bend Road. However, the initial report did not specify the victim's condition or location. After an extensive search, investigators located Tench's body on private property in Pittsylvania County. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound, and his body was subse ...Read More
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  • GoDanRiver.com: Lynchburg man killed in shooting found in Pittsylvania County
  • Man found dead in Pittsylvania County believed to be connected to Altavista shooting
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    Victim Details

    Christopher James Tench

    Male

    Altavista

    VA

    2019-11-25

    26

    Christopher

    James Tench

    11/22/2025

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