In the early morning hours of October 26, 2023, the life of 22-year-old Talib “Ty” VanJohnson, a male from Roanoke, Virginia, was tragically cut short. The incident unfolded in the 800 block of Hunt Avenue NW, where Roanoke Police were called to the scene around 2:10 a.m. following reports of a person with a gunshot wound.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a chaotic scene with multiple victims.
Outside a residence, they found one man with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Inside the home, the situation was more dire. Another man was found with non-life-threatening injuries, but Talib VanJohnson had sustained critical injuries. Despite the efforts of Roanoke Fire-EMS, VanJohnson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two other victims were transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Roanoke Police Department's preliminary investigation suggested that the shooting was an isolated incident between the individuals involved. Several people who were present at the time of the shooting were detained by officers and taken to the police department for questioning by detectives. Authorities stated that they were not actively searching for any additional suspects in the immediate aftermath of the event.
As of now, public information does not indicate that any arrests have been made or any specific suspects have been charged in connection with the death of Talib VanJohnson. The investigation into the homicide remains ongoing.
