Roanoke grapples with another homicide: Police call for public assistance in ongoing investigation
Roanoke, Virginia – The Roanoke Police Department is in the process of investigating a recent homicide which took placce in the Northwest region of Roanoke.
In the early hours of Tuesday, around 1 a.m., the police were notified of an incident involving a male victim who was reportedly shot on Westside Boulevard, specifically within the vicinity of the 400 block.
Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers discovered the individual lying near a vehicle, evidently suffering from severe injuries. The officers promptly commenced first aid measures, maintaining these efforts until the arrival of personnel from Roanoke Fire-EMS.
Subsequent to these events, the injured man was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, the man succumbed to his injuries, as confirmed by the relevant authorities.
This unfortunate incident marks the 21st homicide in Roanoke in the current year alone.
This event comes in the wake of a press briefing conducted on Monday, during which the leaders of Roanoke City addressed a string of recent shootings. They also outlined their commitment to reinforcing efforts to combat and curb gun violence in the city.
As this remains an active investigation, Roanoke Police are relentlessly pursuing leads in search of a suspect. The specifics of the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the shooting incident are, as of yet, not entirely clear.
The Roanoke Police Department is urging any individuals with information relating to this incident to come forward. Those who can provide details are requested to contact them at 540-344-8500. In addition, text messages can also be sent to 274637. When sending a text, it is imperative to start the message with “RoanokePD” to ensure correct delivery. The authorities assure that both methods of communication may be used anonymously, thereby preserving the privacy of informants.
