UPDATE AT 4:55 P.M. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) has confirmed a man was taken into custody after shots were fired in the Melrose Avenue area on May 20th.
According to the RPD Public Information Officer, Caitlyn Cline, officers were notified of a person suffering from a mental health crisis in the area. She says a man was taken into custody without major incident and is receiving the necessary assistance.
At this time, there are no reported injuries.
WFXR News will update you with additional details as they are released.
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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke Police Department (RPD) says a person was taken into custody after shots were fired in the Melrose Avenue area on May 20th.
Details about the incident are limited at this time, however, RPD tells WFXR News that they responded to a report of shots fired on the corner of Melrose Avenue and Forest Park Blvd. At this time, there are no reported injuries. One person was taken into custody.
WFXR News is working to learn more information and will update you with additional details as they are released.
