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Derek Scott Roberson

Case from Chrisitansburg, VA dated Aug 17, 2013

Victim Details

Derek Scott Roberson

Male

Chrisitansburg

VA

2013-08-17

36

Derek

Scott Roberson

07/05/2026

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In the summer of 2013, a tragic event unfolded in Christiansburg, Virginia, ending the life of Derek Scott Roberson, a 35-year-old male. On the evening of August 16th, Roberson was found deceased at his home on Kays Drive from apparent gunshot wounds. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:19 p.m.

The investigation into Roberson's death quickly connected to another violent incident that same evening in the nearby town of Pulaski. There, authorities discovered two other men deceased in w ...
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  • 3 killed in 2 related shootings in Southwest Virginia
  • Virginia – Page 2 – Shot in the USA: Gun Violence After Newtown
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