Teen Taken into Custody Following Deadly Shooting in Roanoke

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A teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend in Roanoke, Virginia.

Authorities confirmed that a 16-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of 43-year-old Isaac Lamont Cunningham, a Roanoke resident, who was found dead outside a vehicle just after midnight on Sunday. He died on the scene. 

The incident took place shortly before 12:30 a.m. in the 200 block of 12th Street Southwest, where officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Cunningham unresponsive near a car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not released the name of the juvenile suspect due to his age. The arrest marks a key development in the investigation and is the second one made following a series of shootings that rocked the city over the weekend.

In a separate case, a 32-year-old man was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Saturday on Hunt Avenue. Details on that incident remain limited, but law enforcement has indicated that both investigations remain active.

The Roanoke Police Department continues to look into the events surrounding the shootings, urging anyone with further information to come forward. Authorities have not said whether the incidents are related.

With two arrests now made in connection to the weekend’s violence, police are working to reassure the community while continuing their efforts to gather evidence and speak with potential witnesses.

No additional updates have been provided at this time.