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The Virginia State Police are investigating an Officer Involved Shooting which occurred in the City of Roanoke. The incident occurred in the 2300 block of Mountain View Terrace SW, on Saturday, October 8, 2022.
One male subject was transported with what is believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Virginia State Police will have no further comment on the incident. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to the City of Roanoke Commonwealth Attorney’s Office for review.
City of Roanoke Police Department Release:
On October 8, 2022 at approximately 11:10 p.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of shots fired in the 2300 block of Mountain View Terrace SW. Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male subject outside of a residence. The male subject was armed with a firearm and pointed it towards an officer. One Roanoke Police Officer fired their service weapon, striking the male subject. Roanoke Fire-EMS transported the man to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. No Roanoke Police Officers were injured during this incident.
In accordance with department policy, Virginia State Police were notified and will be investigating this incident. The officer involved will be placed on administrative leave per department policy. Virginia State Police will be releasing further updates.
