ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE (OCTOBER 5)
A Roanoke man is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the July 27 shooting in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
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As we reported below, around 9:15 p.m. on July 27, officers responded to 14th Street and Melrose Avenue for the report of a man who had been shot and later died.
Throughout the course of the investigation, police said they identified 46-year-old Chauncey Wade as a suspect in the incident.
The case was presented to the October meeting of the Roanoke Grand Jury, where indictments were issued and served by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on October 3, according to RCPD.
Indictments were served at the Roanoke County Jail, where Wade is currently being held, authorities said.
We’re told the investigation is ongoing. No other details about the incident were released.
ORIGINAL STORY (JULY 28)
A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting in Northwest Roanoke Thursday night, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
At about 9:15 p.m., officers were called to the intersection of 14th Street and Melrose Avenue for the report of a man who had been shot.
We’re told the man was transported to the hospital by Roanoke Fire-EMS for treatment. The man later died from his injuries, authorities said.
At this time, the details surrounding the shooting aren’t immediately clear and police didn’t release any further information about what may have led to the incident.
No arrests have been made and Roanoke Police are still searching for a suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 540-344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.