Roanoke NAACP wants Justice Dept. involved in Spencer shooting Gene Marrano May 11, 2016 1 min read Sometime within the next few weeks Roanoke’s NAACP chapter plans to ask the United States Justice Department to investigate the death of 18-year-old Kionte Spencer. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kroger brings on-line grocery shopping to Roanoke area, promises much moreNext: Kroger holding job fairs this weekend Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025