Crime
Montez Hairston dead after shooting on Melrose Avenue in Roanoke
A man was killed in a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday morning in northwest Roanoke.
Roanoke Police Department officers responded to the scene at the intersection of 35th Street and Melrose Avenue around 11 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, a male, fatally shot in a parking lot.
He has been identified as Montez Hairston.
According to witnesses, a young man was shot in the back.
The shooter then proceeded to fire multiple rounds into the victim while he was on the ground.
The incident reportedly occurred in front of the victim’s family.
The area between the 3400 and 3600 blocks of Melrose Avenue will remain closed until further notice.
While no arrests have been made at this time, the police department has assured the community that there is no ongoing threat.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.