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 Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026