Crime
43-year-old Isaac Lamont Cunningham killed in Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. — Roanoke Police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Friday as 43-year-old Isaac Lamont Cunningham of Roanoke.
According to police, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of 12th Street SW in response to a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds outside of a vehicle. Despite emergency response efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was later identified as Isaac ‘Ike’ Lamont Cunningham.
A family member confirmed his identity and shared that he was the father of 15-year-old Isaac Cunningham, who was tragically shot and killed in a separate incident in June of last year.
At this time, no arrests have been made. Investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Roanoke Police Department continues to investigate the case.
Anyone with details related to the incident is encouraged to contact authorities at (540) 344-8500. Anonymous tips are also welcome.
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.