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Two teens seriously injured, another two in custody after shooting in NW Roanoke
Salem Turnpike NW is closed between 31st Street NW and 30th Street NW as police continue to investigate
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ROANOKE, Va. – Two teenage boys are in the hospital after a shooting in Roanoke Monday afternoon.
At about 4:45 p.m., Roanoke Police were on a call in the 2900 block of Salem Turnpike NW when they heard shots being fired and two teenage boys running away. Police said one of the boys was holding a firearm.
Officers ran after the two but were not able to catch them at the time. However, the officers were notified of a person with a gunshot wound near 30th Street and Salem Turnpike NW soon after.