19-year-old Roanoke man arrested after allegedly shooting into occupied vehicle

A Roanoke man is facing charges after he allegedly shot into an occupied vehicle, according to Virginia State Police. (Credit: Roanoke City Jail) (Copyright 2024 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE, Va. – A Roanoke man is facing charges after he allegedly shot into an occupied vehicle, according to Virginia State Police.

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At 8 a.m. Tuesday morning, authorities served an arrest warrant and a search warrant in the 100 block of Trinkle Avenue NW, police said.

We’re told Jefferson Sanchez, 19, was arrested and charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle.

This comes after an incident in June 2023 when Sanchez allegedly shot into a vehicle traveling on I-581 in Roanoke.

Sanchez was taken into custody without incident and taken to the Roanoke City Jail.

Other charges are pending, according to state police.


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