Less than an hour after the conclusion of a Gun-Violence Workshop, three people were shot in the Hurt Park area of SW Roanoke.

Multiple community members addressed concerns regarding the gun violence prevention commission.

A pivotal moment at Tuesday night’s Gun Violence Prevention meeting in Roanoke.

The City of Roanoke's Gun Violence Prevention framework is being recognized by Virginia's Department of Criminal Justice Services. During the presentation Wednesday, city leaders examined the parallels between poverty and gun violence while also noting the positive changes made in the city.