Roanoke County Police Chief: Kionte Spencer shooting is “tragic” due in part to teens mental state Gene Marrano May 26, 2016 1 minute read Roanoke County’s Chief of Police stands firmly behind the actions of the officers involved February’s Kionte Spencer incident – but Howard Hall also has compassion for what the teen’s life had been like. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Prosecutor: no reason to consider grand jury or special prosecutor in Kionte Spencer shootingNext: Three Roanoke Co. schools earn Board of Education Excellence Award Related Stories One woman play uses dark comedy to educate theater-goers about major issues facing society Denise Membreno February 5, 2026 0 Beale’s taproom in Bedford is set to reopen Clark Palmer February 5, 2026 0 Is a non-drug treatment for ADHD on the horizon? Denise Membreno February 5, 2026 0