Antwannique Tyrell ’Twan’ Banks, 37, was found wounded inside a vehicle in the roadway in the 4100 block of Melrose Avenue NW in Roanoke around 2:30 a.m. on October 10, 2021. He was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with a serious gunshot injury and died there the next day, October 11, 2021. His death was ruled a homicide.

Police reported no suspects at the scene and no arrests in the days after the shooting. Investigators have said few details about what led to the shooting, and the case remains open as authorities seek information from the public.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or saw activity in the 4100 block of Melrose Avenue NW around 2:30 a.m. on October 10, 2021, please contact the Roanoke Police Department.