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 Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road – safely Gene Marrano May 4, 2026 Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program Web Staff May 4, 2026 Beale’s Brewery set to reopen tomorrow under new owner Clark Palmer May 1, 2026