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Tyler Polumbo

Case from Roanoke, VA dated May 31, 2019

Victim Details

Tyler Polumbo

Male

White / Caucasian

Roanoke

VA

2019-05-31

16

Tyler

Polumbo

07/02/2026

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In the spring of 2019, the life of 16-year-old Tyler Douglas Polumbo was tragically cut short in Roanoke, Virginia. The male teenager, a student at Patrick Henry High School, was known for his infectious smile and compassionate spirit. On Friday, May 31, 2019, Tyler was fatally shot, a victim of gun violence that sent ripples of grief through his community. Remembered as a kind soul who always had a hug for everyone, his sudden death left his family and friends in profound shock and mourning. ...
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  • WSLS: Roanoke man accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old found not guilty
  • Arrest made in Denniston Ave murder of 16-year-old Tyler Polumbo
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    Can we talk about the timeline of events and how crucial it is to understanding what happened to Tyl... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the trial of Demarcus Glenn? I find it so hard to grasp how the jury ... ...Read More
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