Crime
Roanoke Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 42-year-old Lamar Burkes
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.
Dillard is now wanted for First-Degree Murder.
Upon consultation with the Commonwealthโs Attorneyโs 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 Dillardโs 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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.