Crime
16-Year-Old Kharrel Allen Killed in Lynchburg Shooting
Lynchburg, VA – A 16-year-old boy, identified as Kharrel Allen, has tragically died following a shooting on Thursday, January 9, according to the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD).
The shooting occurred around 3:40 p.m. on Hillcrest Avenue.
Officers responded to reports of the incident and subsequently learned that a teenage boy had arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with a gunshot wound.
Initially reported to be in critical condition on Thursday, police confirmed in an update Friday afternoon that Allen had succumbed to his injuries.
“Our condolences are with his family during this difficult time,” LPD stated in an official release.
The LPD has described the incident as isolated, involving specific individuals. While a person connected to the shooting is currently in custody on unrelated charges, authorities have not yet confirmed whether they will face charges related to this fatal incident. The police are actively investigating to determine any further connections.
The LPD is urging anyone who may have been in the area of Hillcrest Avenue and Langhorne Road around the time of the shooting to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation.
- Contact Information: Detective Scott can be reached at (434) 455-6174.
- Those wishing to remain anonymous can also contact the Crime Stoppers hotline.
The death of Kharrel Allen marks another somber moment for the Lynchburg community, highlighting the urgent need to address violence involving youth.
Law enforcement officials are committed to ensuring justice and have called on community members to share any information that could help bring closure to the family during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.