Mithaing Lwat was 55 when he was killed by gunfire in Roanoke, Virginia, on the evening of Friday, February 22, 2019. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots; when officers reached the scene they found Lwat fatally wounded. He was a male resident of the city and his sudden death drew attention from the community.

In the days after the shooting, police investigated and announced that a suspect had been taken into custody in connection with Lwat’s death. Public reports at the time did not include the suspect’s name, the specific charges, or any stated motive for the shooting.

Does anyone have information about Mithaing Lwat’s life in Roanoke or details about what happened that night?