Suspect charged with second-degree murder in connection with Monday night shooting in Roanoke

(Roanoke Police Department 2024)

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Kas Parker in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday night, according to RPD.

Parker is charged with second-degree murder and the victim has been identified as Brandon Williams of Roanoke, we’re told.

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According to RPD, preliminary investigation shows that Parker and Williams were known to each other and the shooting was a result of an argument.

As previously reported, Roanoke Police were called to the scene of a shooting in the 2700 block of Mountainaire Avenue Northwest at 8:17 p.m. Monday.

Upon arrival police found Williams with a life threatening gunshot wound. Williams was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

RPD says the investigation remains open.


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