16-year-old Roanoke boy communicated with man who killed him prior to shooting, warrants show
Tyler Polumbo was shot, killed May 31
Jeff Williamson, Digital Content Manager
Samantha Smith, Digital Content Manager
Updated: October 21, 2021 at 5:27 PM
ROANOKE, Va. – Search warrants in an investigation into the May 31 shooting that killed 16-year-old Tyler Polumbo state that before the shooting happened, Tyler was in contact with the 20-year-old man who faces a second-degree murder charge in connection with his death.
Authorities arrested 20-year-old Demarcus Glenn on a charge of second-degree murder Tuesday, according to Roanoke police.
Glenn, of Roanoke, was arrested at a home in the 800 block of Pinewood Drive NW without incident.
Authorities say this incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the police department.