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Roanoke woman arrested in connection with fatal shooting of estranged husband

The shooting happened in the 1000 block of Norfolk Avenue Southwest on March 8.

Photo of Alexis Marie Green. (Copyright 2026 by Roanoke City Adult Detention Center - All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE, Va.March 24, UPDATE:

A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Evers Green that occurred earlier this month, Roanoke Police Department said.

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RPD said 30-year-old Alexis Marie Green was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree murder. She and the victim were legally married, but in the process of a divorce.

We will continue to update you with more information as it becomes available.


March 9, UPDATE:

The Roanoke Police Department identified the victim of a fatal Sunday night shooting on Monday. According to RPD, the victim has been identified as 37-year-old Evers Lamar Green of Roanoke.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the shooting was targeted and that the victim was found inside of a vehicle.

RPD said Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.


ORIGINAL STORY:

A homicide investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Roanoke Sunday night, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

Roanoke Police responded to the shooting at approximately 9:46 p.m. in the 1000 block of Norfolk Avenue Southwest. Officers arrived to find a man with critical injuries. He was then taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

No word yet on a suspect or motive.

The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Roanoke Police Department at 540-344-8500.