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Man charged with robbery in connection to deadly Southwest Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Man charged with robbery in connection to deadly Southwest Roanoke shootingThe Roanoke Police Department has released more details into a Southwest Roanoke shooting that sent two people to the hospital on Wednesday, April 24.
‘No answers is what’s making it hard’: Family speaks out after SW Roanoke homicide victims identified
Read full article: ‘No answers is what’s making it hard’: Family speaks out after SW Roanoke homicide victims identifiedEach statistic was given a face at a Roanoke City police press conference on Monday, including two homicide victims found dead in early July.
SW Roanoke community shaken as police conduct homicide investigation
Read full article: SW Roanoke community shaken as police conduct homicide investigationA homicide investigation is underway in Southwest Roanoke after a man and a woman were found dead inside a residence on Brandon Avenue SW Monday evening (July 3).
Man found guilty, sentenced for second-degree murder in Feb. 2022 Roanoke shooting
Read full article: Man found guilty, sentenced for second-degree murder in Feb. 2022 Roanoke shootingThe second suspect who was charged in connection with the murder of a Roanoke man will spend close to two decades behind bars.
Two men shot, injured hours after Roanoke police chief says violent crime is down
Read full article: Two men shot, injured hours after Roanoke police chief says violent crime is downTwo men were shot and injured Wednesday morning just hours after Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman reported to city council that violent crime is down so far in 2023.
Southwest Roanoke shooting leaves man hospitalized with non-life-threatening wound, police say
Read full article: Southwest Roanoke shooting leaves man hospitalized with non-life-threatening wound, police sayA man has been hospitalized after a shooting in Southwest Roanoke on Thursday evening, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
‘Nothing like this has ever happened’: Neighbors react to Southwest Roanoke standoff
Read full article: ‘Nothing like this has ever happened’: Neighbors react to Southwest Roanoke standoffIt was a long afternoon for people living along Avenham Avenue in Southwest Roanoke as police were in a standoff for three hours.
Roanoke man arrested, charged in connection with murder of young girl, police say
Read full article: Roanoke man arrested, charged in connection with murder of young girl, police sayA Roanoke man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a juvenile female, according to the Roanoke City Police Department.
VSP investigating officer-involved shooting at Leehy Manor Apartments in Southwest Roanoke
Read full article: VSP investigating officer-involved shooting at Leehy Manor Apartments in Southwest RoanokeVirginia State Police is now in charge of investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened at Leehy Manor Apartments in Southwest Roanoke Wednesday morning, according to Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman.
One hospitalized, two displaced after house fire in Southwest Roanoke
Read full article: One hospitalized, two displaced after house fire in Southwest RoanokeOne person is in the hospital and two others have been displaced following a fire Tuesday night in Southwest Roanoke, according to Roanoke Fire-EMS.
New mural in Roanoke features community, recreation
Read full article: New mural in Roanoke features community, recreationOne company is highlighting all that Roanoke has to offer while giving back to the arts – on the ETS Recruit building, you can now see a mural featuring some of the things Roanoke is known for, like outdoor recreation and the iconic star.
‘You don’t think it’s going to happen to you’: Family of Roanoke shooting victim speaks out
Read full article: ‘You don’t think it’s going to happen to you’: Family of Roanoke shooting victim speaks outThe sister of a shooting victim in Southwest Roanoke spoke with 10 News and said she wants him to be more than just another victim of gun violence.
Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine closings its doors in Roanoke after 32 years
Read full article: Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine closings its doors in Roanoke after 32 yearsAfter over three decades of serving the Roanoke community, Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine is set to close permanently in May.
Water main break in Southwest Roanoke might affect water service for some residents
Read full article: Water main break in Southwest Roanoke might affect water service for some residentsResidents in Southwest Roanoke might have little to no water Saturday night following a water main break on Longview Avenue.
Roanoke man accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old found not guilty
Read full article: Roanoke man accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old found not guiltyThe Roanoke man charged with fatally shooting a local high school student in 2019 has been found not guilty on all four felony charges, according to Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Andrew Stephens.
Roanoke opens new library branch open 24/7
Read full article: Roanoke opens new library branch open 24/7ROANOKE, Va. – A brand new e-library is officially open in Southwest Roanoke. On Monday, Roanoke City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crystal Spring e-Branch. The new Crystal Spring e-Branch opened on Monday. (WSLS)It’s located at the corner of Crystal Spring Ave and 23rd Street SW across from the U.S. Post Office. “This is just a very positive addition to round out South Roanoke as a great place to live,” said Barbara Duerk, the president of Neighbors in South Roanoke.
‘A terrifying five seconds’: Shooting left Wasena residence riddled with bullet holes
Read full article: ‘A terrifying five seconds’: Shooting left Wasena residence riddled with bullet holesROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE - Dec. 27, 2020 at 6:22 p.m.A shooting in Southwest Roanoke Saturday night terrified neighbors and left a house riddled with bullet holes. The house has at least ten bullet holes and a neighbor picked up some rounds from the scene. Another neighbor further down the street described the incident as a terrifying five seconds. Officers located evidence of a shooting and property damage to a residence, but no injuries have been reported. 10 News went to the scene to find at least 10 bullet holes on the house left from last night’s incident.
Looking to give? Here are the holiday meal and toy drives nearest you in Southwest, Central Virginia
Read full article: Looking to give? Here are the holiday meal and toy drives nearest you in Southwest, Central VirginiaROANOKE, Va. – There are a variety of organizations across Southwest and Central Virginia making sure everyone gets a Thanksgiving meal and a gift this holiday season. One of those is Friendship House Roanoke, a community center in Southwest Roanoke offering after-school programs, refugee family housing and provides weekly fresh groceries to families. Friendship House is asking the community to donate the fixings of a good holiday meal: canned vegetables, milk, butter, eggs, frozen turkeys, gravy, stuffing or a monetary donation. Along with food, Friendship House Roanoke is also accepting toy donations for its Christmas Toy Store. Friendship House Roanoke is taking donations until Dec. 5.
Roanoke man arrested for shooting someone near local sports bar
Read full article: Roanoke man arrested for shooting someone near local sports barROANOKE, Va. – Authorities arrested the man they say is responsible for shooting someone early Saturday morning in Roanoke. At 2 a.m., police reported to the 700 block of Bridge Street and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds and a woman who was struck by gunfire, according to authorities. [Two hospitalized after shooting outside of a bar in Southwest Roanoke]Police arrested and charged Ahmad Mubdi, 51, for malicious wounding. Mubdi was taken into custody overnight without incident, according to authorities. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 540-344-8500.
One hurt after shooting outside of a bar in Southwest Roanoke
Read full article: One hurt after shooting outside of a bar in Southwest RoanokeROANOKE, Va. – One man is in the hospital with serious gunshot wounds on Bridge Street in Southwest Roanoke. Police tell 10 news they got to the scene around 2 a.m.That’s where they found the man laying in the street with injuries across the street from 1st Down Sports Lounge. This is the second shooting outside of this bar in the last two years. Police tell 10 news there were about 75 people at the bar at the time of the shooting. Stay with us for breaking updates.
Officers respond to shots fired in Roanoke Sunday evening
Read full article: Officers respond to shots fired in Roanoke Sunday eveningROANOKE, Va Roanoke City Police are investigating after reports of shots fired on Day Ave. in Southwest Roanoke. According to police, an estimated 10 shots were fired around 8 p.m. No injuries have been reported, no suspects have been named. This is a developing story, stay with 10 news for for information.