In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 28, 2015, the life of 35-year-old Gerald Doran Hairston was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire. The fatal shooting occurred in the parking lot of the Westwind Apartments on Ordway Drive Northwest in Roanoke, Virginia. When police responded to a call of shots fired at approximately 3:27 a.m., they discovered both Hairston and a 31-year-old woman suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
Both victims were rushed to Carilion Roanoke
Memorial Hospital for treatment. Shortly after arrival, Gerald Hairston succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The female victim, whose name was not publicly released, was also hospitalized for her injuries. Investigators with the Roanoke Police Department quickly determined that the shooting was not a random act of violence, suggesting that the victims may have been targeted.
Despite the ongoing investigation and pleas to the public for information, there have been no reports of any arrests made in connection with the murder of Gerald Doran Hairston. The case remains an unsolved homicide, leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends. Hairston was a father to six sons and three daughters and was survived by his parents, siblings, and a grandchild. His death left a lasting impact on the community, which continues to seek answers and justice for his untimely demise.
