A dispute in a McDonald’s parking lot in Roanoke, Virginia, on August 19, 2020, ended with the death of 21-year-old Sincere Degroat. Police reports say Degroat and 18-year-old Arieon Roane engaged in an argument that escalated; both men reportedly drew firearms and shot at one another. Emergency services took both to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where Degroat later died of his wounds.

Authorities identified Arieon Roane as a suspect and issued warrants tied to the investigation. At the time of initial reports no arrests had been made and the Roanoke Police Department appealed to the public for information. Few additional public details about arrests, charges, or the case outcome have been provided since the shooting.

If anyone knows more about what happened that afternoon or has information that could help the investigation, please share what is known.