Crime and Public Safety
Virginia Tech is the latest university to join the movement protesting the “widespread death and destruction and annihilation” of the Palestinian people. An Instagram post calls for all students to come out to the Graduate Life Center lawn immediately.
On April 24, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a report of shots fired in the 3800 block of Stratford Park Drive SW. Responding officers located two adult male victims, one with what appeared to be a critical gunshot wound and the other with what appeared to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the men to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Details about what led to this shooting are limited at this time. No suspects have been located and no arrests have been made regarding this incident. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
From Roanoke City Police Department: Roanoke Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Moorman Avenue NW.
At approximately 8:05 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a disorder in the 600 block of Moorman Avenue NW. As officers were responding to the scene, they were advised that there was a disorderly male subject on scene, armed with a knife and threatening people in the residence.
Two officers responded to the scene and located the armed man outside of the residence. Officers repeatedly gave verbal commands to drop the knife, and the male subject refused to comply with those commands. He continued to advanced towards officers while armed with the knife.
At a point during the confrontation, officers deployed both a department-issued Taser and service weapon. Officers immediately rendered aid on scene until Roanoke Fire-EMS arrived and transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. As of this release, the man was listed in stable condition. No Roanoke Police Officers or other community members were injured during this incident.
In accordance with department policy, Virginia State Police were notified and will be investigating this incident. The officers involved will be placed on administrative leave, per department policy. Virginia State Police will be releasing further updates to this investigation.
Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash late Saturday night which resulted in two fatalities, on Route 24 at its intersection with Goodview Road in Bedford County. A stolen 2013 Harley Davidson being pursued by police in a high speed chase struck a 2016 Subaru Legacy turning on to Goodview Road. The driver and the passenger of the Harley Davidson were ejected from the motorcycle. 46 year old Travis Perdue of Thaxton and 35 year old Michael Bishop both died later at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The driver of the Subaru was also transported to the hospital for injuries received in the crash.
Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Vol Fire Dept Chief John Foutz (L) Lt. Andrew St. Clair (R)
We are right in the middle of National Volunteer week. Many of our communities are served by volunteer fire departments. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports departments use this week to stress their need for volunteers.
April is National Volunteer Month. Have you considered helping your local volunteer fire department? WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
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This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and work zones continue to be a dangerous area for workers, WFIR’s Alex Torres reports:Update: Hershberger Road has reopened.
Previous: Roanoke City Police say a pedestrian sustained what appeared to be serious injuries when they were hit by a car this morning on Hershberger Road NW. Evidence indicates a driver was traveling west on Hershberger when the pedestrian entered the road and was hit. The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with authorities.Westbound lanes of Hershberger Road NW between Bean Street and Williamson Road NW are closed.
Previous: A listener is reporting that someone was hit by a car this morning on Hershberger Road in Roanoke City. No word on the person’s condition at this time.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. SARA Roanoke is using this time to stress its mission and educate the public. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.
SARA Roanoke is planning special events this month as a part Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Education and advocacy are always their mission. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports they are hoping to dispel some myths.
Virginia NORML is pushing back against claims Governor Youngkin made when he vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have established a retail marijuana market. WFIR’s Ian Price has more.
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A fraudster is pretending to be with the City of Roanoke asking people for money… claiming they owe taxes and asking for thousands of dollars by phone to “avoid a bank or wage lien.” The City of Roanoke Treasurer’s Office will NEVER call and ask someone for their credit card information over the phone. If you are concerned that you might have fallen victim to this – you can email the treasurer’s office at treasurer-AT-Roanoke-VA-dot-gov. (Treasurer@RoanokeVA.gov)\