Bullet pierces cable downtown taking a TV station off air Ian Price February 20, 2022 1 minute read WFXR is reporting that it went off-air due to a shooting in Roanoke. Officials tell WFXR that a fiber sheath was hit by a bullet sometime after midnight. Technicians were able to get the station back on air. Share: Post navigation Previous: Man stole ambulance in Maryland, drove to VirginiaNext: Poll shows where voters stand on issues including vaccines Related Stories WalletHub Study Finds Virginia’s Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 CHIP of Roanoke Valley holds its 5th annual Back to School Celebration Gene Marrano August 6, 2026
WFXR is reporting that it went off-air due to a shooting in Roanoke. Officials tell WFXR that a fiber sheath was hit by a bullet sometime after midnight. Technicians were able to get the station back on air.
