Verkkowayne hubert shortt jr. , 57, of franklin county, was the sole suspect in the homicide investigation, police said tuesday. Verkkoroanoke police report shows uptick in β€˜use of force’ incidents officers used force against residents in 323 situations in 2023, up from 241 in 2022 Verkkoan alleged β€œviolent gang member” was arrested during a roanoke drug bust on september 12, according to virginia state police.