ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
The Roanoke Police Department is investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound on Thursday evening.
Police said around 4:45 p.m., they were called about a gunshot wound victim in the 1700 block of Moorman Ave NW.
When they got to the scene, authorities said they found a man with a serious but non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.
Roanoke Fire-EMS took him to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injury.
We’re told a suspect has not been identified yet.
The incident appears to be isolated, according to the police department.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540) 344-8500, or text RPD at 274637. Police ask that you begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
Other details are limited at this time. 10 News is working for you to learn more.
ORIGINAL STORY
Roanoke Police are responding to the 1700 block of Moorman Ave in Northwest Roanoke.
We’re told they are on the scene where someone has a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Police ask that people avoid the area as they work to investigate the incident.
10 News has a crew on the way, working for you to learn more.
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