ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE:
Roanoke Police have provided an update regarding a New Year’s Day shooting on Williamson Road that was initially said to leave one hurt.
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After further investigation, RPD determined that there is no evidence to support the initial claims of a shooting or shots fired.
We’re told there was also no evidence of a shooting found at the scene, as well as a lack of physical evidence to support claims of the man having a gunshot wound.
In addition, police said the man’s statements to detectives and officers showed a lack of any evidence that the injury he had was from being shot or any type of assault.
The Roanoke Police Department went on to say that the man was “extremely uncooperative” and would not provide first responders with any identification, such as his name.
Detectives were eventually able to identify him and found that he was wanted on felony charges in Virginia Beach, according to police.
Once the man was released from the hospital, police said he was taken to jail.
This incident is no longer active and has been closed, according to RPD.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Roanoke Police said they received a 911 call of a person with a gunshot wound in the 3600 block of Williamson Road NE.
Officers said when they arrived on the scene, they found a man with a gunshot wound.
They said the injury was serious but doesn’t appear to be life-threatening.
Officers said the victim was alert and spoke with first responders, but is not cooperating with the investigation.
They said preliminary investigation shows the subject walked to the area where he was found after being shot.
Officers said the victim was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Investigators said further details about what led to the shooting are limited.
No suspects were located on the scene and no arrests have been made, according to police.
Police ask if you have any information about the incident to call (540)-344-8500. You can also send a text to the police at 274637, beginning the test message with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. They said both calls and texts can remain anonymous.