ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead.
Authorities said on Wednesday at about 3:30 p.m., Roanoke Police were dispatched to the intersection of 12th Street and Staunton Avenue Northwest after receiving a report that an individual had been shot.
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Upon arrival, officers located a man inside of a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. Roanoke Fire-EMS then transported the victim to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of critical injuries.
Moments later, officers learned that the man had died as a result of injuries sustained in the shooting.
Evidence gathered at the scene led Roanoke Police to ultimately determine that the incident was a homicide.
At this time, no suspects have been located and no arrests have been made regarding this investigation, authorities said.
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.
