Roanoke PD releases names of officers involved in Moorman Ave shooting

Odyssey Fields
·2 min read

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in a shooting on April 22 in the Northwest area.

The department says Officer W. Frosell, a K-9 Officer with nearly nine years of service, and Officer Bailey, who has just over two years of service responded to the scene.

As we previously reported, just after 8 p.m. on April 22, police were called to the 600 block of Moorman Avenue NW for a disturbance. While en route, officers were notified that a man was allegedly armed with a knife and threatening people inside a home.

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Upon arrival, Officer Frosell and Bailey located the man outside the home. Police said the two officers advised him to drop the knife several times. However, he refused and allegedly advanced toward them.

The department said police used a taser and shot the man.

He was taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition.

Both officers have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

“Any time we use deadly force, it is a tragedy and causes a level of trauma in the community,” said Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth. “My heart goes out to the family and the impacted neighborhood. Please trust us to ensure that this incident is investigated fully by the Virginia State Police. We remain committed to ensuring an accountable and transparent process.”

On Friday, April 26, the Rapid Engagement of Support in the Event of Trauma (RESET) Team will visit the Moorman Avenue neighborhood to provide support and services to residents in the area. Anyone who needs assistance is asked to call the RESET Coordinator at (540 )853-5304.

At this time, no charges have been released and the shooting remains under investigation by Virginia State Police.

WFXR News will continue to update this story as details are released.

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