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Police investigating a Roanoke shooting that sent one to hospital

Roanoke, Virginia – There was a shooting in Roanoke on Monday afternoon, and one man had to go to the hospital. The police are looking into the shooting.
At around 4:45 p.m., the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital notified the police department that a male with gunshot wounds had arrived at the hospital via personal transportation. The police department responded immediately.
Officers arrived at the hospital and were able to determine that the shooting had taken place inside a residence in the 1000 block of Fairfax Avenue NW.
A search of the area turned up no suspects, and no arrests have been made.
Details are limited at this time, according to the police department.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.

Marco Harmon

I was born and raised in Roanoke, VA. I studied Communications Studies at Roanoke College, and I’ve been part of the news industry ever since. Visiting my favorite downtown Roanoke bars and restaurants with my friends is how I spend most of my free time when I'm not at the desk.

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