Roanoke NAACP wants Justice Dept. involved in Spencer shooting Gene Marrano May 11, 2016 1 minute 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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026