Troy Roberson, a 41-year-old Black man described by friends and family as a humble family man, was fatally shot in Madison Heights, Virginia, on October 25, 2016. His sudden, violent death shocked neighbors and prompted an intensive investigation.

Authorities focused on a single suspect and arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the shooting. That individual was charged with first-degree murder, indicating prosecutors allege the killing was intentional and premeditated. The arrest brought cautious relief to a community still grieving and waiting for the court process to proceed.

If anyone in Madison Heights had information about Troy’s movements or who might have known about threats against him, please come forward to help bring answers.