Roanoke, Virginia – In an incident that took place in Roanoke over the weekend, a man lost his life as a result of a shooting, as disclosed by the Roanoke Police Department.
The incident took place around 9 a.m. Sunday, when law enforcement officials were summoned to King George Avenue SW, in response to a dispatch regarding an individual afflicted with a gunshot wound. The specific location was the 600 block of the aforementioned avenue.
Upon arrival, the officers discovered a man ensconced within a vehicle, displaying signs of a severe gunshot wound. Subsequent to this discovery, the personnel from Roanoke Fire-EMS were called to the scene. Upon their arrival, the unfortunate and heart-wrenching confirmation was made – the man had succumbed to his injuries.
Presently, concrete information about the circumstances of the shooting is sparse. The authorities have conveyed that no suspects were found at the scene of the incident, and there have been no arrests made in connection with the incident as of now.
This incident has instigated an active homicide investigation, as per the pronouncement of the authorities.
The Roanoke Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in relation to this matter. If anyone possesses any information pertaining to this incident, they are urged to contact (540)344-8500. Those who prefer texting can send their information to 274637, beginning their text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly received. It is important to note that both calls and texts can be kept anonymous, ensuring the privacy of the individuals involved.
