ROANOKE, Va. – Update:
The Roanoke Police Department has identified the suspect and victim in a Tuesday night homicide that occurred in the 300 block of Tazewell Avenue Southeast.
49-year-old Samuel Petit Davis has been charged with second-degree murder. 24-year-old Erick Telsaint, who has no fixed address, died at the scene.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the victim was walking under the bridge when he got into an argument with the suspect, which led to a physical fight, and the suspect shot the victim.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.
Original:
The Roanoke Police Department announced Tuesday that it was investigating a homicide that occurred in the 300 block of Tazewell Avenue Southeast at 8:59 p.m.
According to officials, officers responded to the report of a shooting underneath the bridge. Upon arrival, the officers located a man with gunshot wound injuries, he died at the scene.
Officers quickly located and detained the suspect, and at this time, the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.