ROANOKE, VA – UPDATE:
A man has been arrested in connection with Saturday night’s shooting on Hunt Avenue NW, Roanoke Police Department said.
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RPD said the shooting began when a crowd gathered outside of a silver Nissan in a nearby parking lot. The suspect exited the car from the passenger side, shot at the crowd, and fled the area.
Authorities said they later located the suspect vehicle at a hotel in Salem. The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Michael Taylor, and was arrested and charged with the following:
- possession of firearm by felon
- possession of Schedule I/II drug
- possession of Schedule I/II drug while in possession of a firearm
The investigation is still ongoing. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Roanoke Police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Saturday night.
Officers were called to the 800 block of Hunt Avenue NW around 11:09 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
When they arrived, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Police say his injuries are non-life-threatening.
The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No information about a suspect or motive has been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.