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 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