One person found dead after fire in Roanoke County

One person was taken into custody Sunday and has been charged with second degree murder

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va.UPDATE

Authorities have identified the victim as 35-year-old Cierra Easley.

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ORIGINAL STORY

Roanoke County Police are investigating after a person was found dead Sunday.

Just before 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Roanoke County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 6200 block of Darby Road.

The fire was contained quickly and a female was found dead inside the home.

Roanoke County Police are now conducting a homicide investigation.

One person was taken into custody Sunday and has been charged with second degree murder. Police say the name of the suspect will be released at a later time.

This is a developing story and we’ll post new information as we get it.


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