LYNDHURST, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A Lyndhurst man is being held without bond after allegedly firing shots inside a home on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

A report of shots being fired inside a home on Thomas Drive came in at 9:59 a.m. Responding deputies with the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrived to set up a perimeter and evacuate nearby homes with help from SWAT and negotiation teams. During this time, numerous shots were fired inside the residence.

During the standoff, the male suspect came to the rear door of the residence, then retreated. Deputies that were on location heard the male fire several additional shots inside the residence and out the back door. Later, the male again appeared at the back door of the residence unarmed. Deputies gave him verbal commands to surrender, the suspect complied, and was taken into custody by the SWAT Team without further incident. The suspect was identified as Timothy Lee Howdyshell, 42, of Lyndhurst.

The investigation concluded that Howdyshell fired numerous rifle and pistol rounds inside the residence. At this time, it does not appear that Howdyshell was targeting Law Enforcement or the community. No shots were fired by members of the Sheriff’s Office. A 5.56 mm rifle, a 9 mm pistol, ammunition, and numerous spent shell casings were collected at the scene as evidence.

Howdyshell was arrested, remanded to Middle River Regional Jail and charged with 18.2-279, Discharging a firearm within a building or dwelling, and 18.2-56.1, Reckless handling of a firearm.