In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026, a fatal encounter unfolded in a parking lot in Roanoke, Virginia, leaving two men dead, including 26-year-old Alex Maleek Andrews. The incident, which police are investigating as a double homicide, occurred at approximately 1:33 a.m. in the 200 block of Williamson Road SE.
According to the preliminary police investigation, the events leading to the tragic outcome began when Andrews approached another man, identified as 32-year-old
Christopher Dominique Banks of Roanoke. An argument broke out between the two men, which escalated to a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered both Andrews and Banks suffering from gunshot wounds.
Alex Maleek Andrews was pronounced dead at the scene. Christopher Dominique Banks was transported to a local hospital for his injuries but later succumbed to them. The Roanoke Police Department's investigation into the double homicide is ongoing.
Authorities have not released details about the nature of the argument or a specific motive for the shooting. As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact them at 540-344-8500. At this time, no arrests have been announced, and there is no public information available regarding any specific suspects.
