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Roanoke Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 42-year-old Lamar Burkes

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The Roanoke Police Department is actively searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on March 1, 2025.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of 30th St NW.

Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Lamar Nicolas Burkes, a Roanoke resident.

Following an investigation, police have identified the suspect as 39-year-old Quante Martice Dillard Sr., also of Roanoke.

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Dillard is now wanted for First-Degree Murder.

Upon consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, the case was presented before a grand jury on Monday, resulting in an indictment for First-Degree Murder against Dillard.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding Dillard’s whereabouts or details related to this incident to contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500.

The public is advised not to approach the suspect but to report any relevant information to law enforcement immediately.


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Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker

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Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 5920 Identified as Shontea Baker

Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.

The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.

Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.

At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.

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The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.


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