Investigation ongoing after man found dead in Roanoke

Roanoke, Virginia – A man was shot on Saturday night and died moments later, according to Roanoke Police Department.

A person with a gunshot wound in the 300 block of Harrison Avenue NW was reported to Roanoke Police at 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with apparent life-threating wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. Police said they will reveal the victim’s identity after notifying his relatives.

Investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, please call 540-344-8500.