In the quiet hours of a Sunday morning, on February 8, 2026, a grim discovery was made in a place of worship's parking lot in Northwest Roanoke, Virginia, shattering the community's peace. Two men were found inside a car, both having succumbed to fatal gunshot wounds. One of the victims was identified as Khireem Jerome Porter, a 35-year-old man. The other individual was 37-year-old Jeffrie Lamont Meadows.
The event, which took place in the 2000 block of Carroll Avenue Northwest, behind the ReFreshing Church, is being investigated by the Roanoke Police Department as a double homicide.
The news sent ripples of grief through the victims' families and the local community. Family members of Khireem Porter, including his uncle, traveled from as far as Radford to gather in Northwest Roanoke, seeking solace and beginning the painful process of healing in the wake of the tragic loss. The church where the two men were found issued a statement expressing its condolences to the families and affirming its full cooperation with the ongoing police investigation. While the act of violence occurred on their property, the church emphasized that it did not reflect their values.
As of the latest available information, the Roanoke Police Department's investigation into the double homicide is active and ongoing. Authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the deaths of Khireem Jerome Porter and Jeffrie Lamont Meadows. The police have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. The community remains hopeful for answers and justice for the two men whose lives were cut short by this act of violence.
