Crime
Roanoke Police Search for Thomas Delp in Deadly Shooting of 27-Year-Old Hunter Orlando
ROANOKE, Va. — The Roanoke Police Department is actively searching for a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred early Friday morning, May 10, in Southeast Roanoke.
According to authorities, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Jamison Avenue SE at approximately 4:09 a.m. in response to reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man, later identified as 27-year-old Hunter Orlando, lying on the sidewalk with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, Orlando was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after, officers located a second male victim at Fallon Park suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Investigators believe this second individual was also injured during the same shooting incident.
Following the initial investigation, detectives identified 38-year-old Thomas Delp as the primary suspect.
He is currently wanted on a charge of second-degree murder.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this case or Delp’s whereabouts to contact the Roanoke Police Department at (540) 344-8500. The investigation remains ongoing.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp 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.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.