LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — A person has been seriously injured after a shooting occurred in Lynchburg Thursday evening.

According to the Lynchburg Police Department, the shooting happened near 12th and Pierce Streets shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Police say one person was brought to Lynchburg General Hospital with serious injuries.

Authorities are actively searching for the perpetrator and are asking the public to avoid the area.