AG Miyares speaks with WFIR on addressing violent crime spike Gene Marrano July 7, 2023 1 minute read Jason Miyares While some are calling again for stricter gun control laws after the latest round of mass shootings, Virginia’s Attorney General says there are better ways to attack the problem. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke-native returns to hometown to put on live showsNext: Jay Taliaferro to retire as Salem City Manager Related Stories 9th District Democratic candidate Adam Murphy rejects claims made in primary opponent’s blog post Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Governor Spanberger weighs in after General Assembly accepts her budget amendments Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026