In the early morning hours of May 9, 2021, a call was made to the Roanoke Police Department regarding a person with a gunshot wound outside a business in the 4300 block of Williamson Road NE. Upon their arrival at approximately 2:40 a.m., officers discovered Alvin Isa Kasey, a 40-year-old male, lying in a parking lot with a serious gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Alvin Kasey
succumbed to his injuries the following day, on May 10, 2021. Following his death, the Roanoke Police Department began a homicide investigation into the shooting. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects.
The investigation into the death of Alvin Isa Kasey remains ongoing. Law enforcement has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward to assist in the case. A funeral service was held for Kasey on May 19, 2021, at the Garden of Prayer No. 7 Vision of Faith Worship Center in Roanoke, where friends and family gathered to mourn his passing.
