ROANOKE, Va. – June 12 UPDATE:
Two teens have been arrested as part of an investigation into a series of robberies and assaults that occurred in Roanoke last week Roanoke Police Department said.
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RPD said they arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old for their alleged involvement in multiple assaults and robberies that occurred in Roanoke over a five-day period last week.
Both teens are now being held at the Roanoke Valley Detention Center.
This investigation is still ongoing.
UPDATE:
The Roanoke Police Department announced Wednesday that it had arrested a man and charged him in connection with the incident that occurred Sunday.
According to officials, Malik Johnson has been charged with aggravated assault and robbery. Investigators are also seeking the identity and whereabouts of a juvenile subject who was seen fleeing the scene.
The individual was last seen wearing a black sweatsuit with a white shirt.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identity of the second subject is encouraged to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.
Original:
A man was injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Roanoke on Sunday afternoon, Roanoke Police Department said.
RPD said they responded to the 700 block of Fairview Road NW around 12:48 p.m. on Sunday after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an 18-year-old man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities said they are now investigating. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.