Roanoke police officer cleared in fatal shooting last November Gene Marrano February 13, 2018 1 minute read Don Caldwell/Gene Marrano photo WFIR No charges will be filed against a Roanoke City police officer involved in a fatal shooting last November. It was “justifiable homicide” says the Commonwealth’s Attorney as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: REPORT: Virginia singles in better location than over half the countryNext: Former local baseball standout now works for Chicago Cubs Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026