In the city of Roanoke, Virginia, a 31-year-old White/Caucasian male named Basil Hubble was working at the A & A Cash Market on Moorman Avenue NW on the evening of September 29, 2021. His life was cut short when he was fatally shot during an attempted robbery. Emergency services found him at the scene with a gunshot wound and pronounced him dead. The incident deeply affected the local community, where Hubble was known as a kind and helpful person, always ready to assist others.
He was a father to an 11-year-old daughter.
A Roanoke Police Officer was patrolling near the convenience store, an area identified as having a recent increase in violent crime. The officer noticed a subject entering the store and, within moments of parking across the street, heard gunshots. He then saw the suspect attempting to flee on foot. Officers swiftly apprehended 20-year-old Jamerius Crennell and found a firearm and an undisclosed amount of money in his possession.
Crennell was initially charged with second-degree murder, which was later upgraded. In October 2021, a grand jury indicted him for aggravated murder. Crennell eventually pled guilty to the charges brought against him. On January 11, 2023, he was sentenced for his role in the death of Basil Hubble. The court handed down a sentence of two life terms, ensuring accountability for the violent crime that took a beloved community member's life. The case was a significant one, utilizing a serious charge of 'robbery resulting in death.' The conclusion of the legal proceedings brought a measure of justice for Basil Hubble and his grieving family and friends.
