Virginia homeowner shoots two home invaders after assault

Virginia homeowner shoots two home invaders after assault

LYNCHBURG, VA – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a home invasion that occurred on Wooldridge Circle on Wednesday.

On November 25, 2020 at 1:40 a.m., officers responded to the 100-block of Wooldridge Circle for a report of a burglary in progress. Two men knocked on a residence and assaulted the resident before trying to enter the home. The resident shot both suspects who suffered non-life threatening injuries.

James Franklin, 27, of Roanoke, is charged with breaking and entering and assault and battery.

Alan Douglas Mould, 26, of Lynchburg is charged with breaking and entering and assault and battery.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Davis at (434) 455-6166 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Enter a tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.

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