In a historically violent year, Roanoke leaders are hopeful for change with more people joining the conversationOverall crime in the Star City may be down but people may not realize gun-related homicides are at an all-time high.
Roanoke City Police Chief participates in his first Gun Violence Prevention Commission meetingA new face joined the Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission for their November meeting.
Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission planning for marketing campaignThe comission has tons of community partners but wants to make it easier for people to connect with them.
Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission meets for first time following string of violenceThere have been nine shootings since last month's meeting, six were deadly.
Future of Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention funding still up for debateSome city council members want more oversight, while the commission wants to be treated similar to other groups.
Roanoke Gun Violence Prevention Commission meets for first time after week of violenceSouthwest Roanoke saw two shootings within a week, including one that was deadly.