Gene Marrano
(from Roanoke PD) On August 16, 2020 at around 2:30am, Roanoke Police were notified that an adult male with a gunshot wound had arrived at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. Officers responded to the hospital to speak with the man regarding this incident. His injuries appeared to be non-life threatening. Due to lack of evidence and the victim not cooperating with the investigation, officers have not yet been able to determine a crime scene for this incident. No arrests have been made at this time. 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.
Brandy S. Faulkner – Va Tech photo
A reality check perhaps concerning the selection of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s running mate in his bid for the presidency. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a widely-quoted political science professor at Virginia Tech.
Click below to hear the full length conversation with Brandy Faulkner:
Roanoke City’s Gun Violence Task Force met again this morning via Zoom. Among the guest speakers was Dan Duvar with the U.S. Attorney’s office in Roanoke. He says his office is tracking gang activity in the region – including the recruitment of new members younger than high school age. Last Fall the Western District office assembled a task force that includes local law enforcement agencies and school system leaders. Duvar also says an anti-gang education program used elsewhere in elementary and middle schools has had success nationally and in parts of Virginia.
(from Roanoke PD) On August 12, 2020 just before 9:15am, Roanoke Police responded to the 2800 block of Oakland Avenue NW in reference to a person with a gunshot wound. Officers located an adult male in the immediate area with what appeared to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. Preliminary investigation indicates this incident is connected to a report of shots fired that occurred yesterday at approximately 11:15pm. At that time, there were no reports of injuries or property damage. No arrests have been made. 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.