Update: Roanoke City Police say a man has been taken into custody after an 80 year old woman was killed at her apartment complex in the 2100 block of Yellow Mountain Road SE near Crystal Spring Grocery. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Kurt Davis, has been charged with second degree murder following the incident early yesterday morning. The victim, Susan Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene. Court records show that in 2018 Davis was charged with multiple counts of arson, burglary and entering a building to commit assault and battery.
(Previously): ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead early Wednesday morning in the 2100 block of Yellow Mountain Road Southeast.
Police said officers responded to a report of an assault around 5:13 a.m. When they arrived, they found a woman with significant injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
A short time later, an adult male suspect was taken into custody, according to police. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victim or suspect.
As the investigation continues, officials have closed 22nd Street Southeast between Stanley Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Police have not released further details. Anyone with information is asked to contact Roanoke police or submit an anonymous tip.
