Family identifies man killed in NW Roanoke shooting

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A man is dead after a shooting near 5th Street and Harrison Ave NW in Roanoke.

According to Roanoke City Police, officers were notified about 2:30 a.m. Saturday of a report of shots fired in the area near 5th Street and Harrison Avenue NW.

Officers found an unresponsive man, identified by family as Leon Jones, inside a vehicle in the 600 block of Harrison Avenue NW. The man appeared to have a critical gunshot wound, according to police. Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel pronounced the man deceased on scene.

Police are working to piece together details about what led to the shooting. No one has been arrested.

Roanoke City Police investigates a homicide after an early morning shooting near 5th Street &... — Roanoke City Police investigates a homicide after an early morning shooting near 5th Street & Harrison Ave. NW. One man was pronounced dead on scene.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)-344-8500. You can also text 274637; begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Calls and texts can remain anonymous.