Roanoke Police Seek Suspect in Plantation Road Shooting
Roanoke Police are searching for Daniel Drake Gurley, 47, following a shooting on October 28, 2026, in the 3400 block of Plantation Road NE, which resulted in a man sustaining non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 29, 2026 — Roanoke, VA – Police are actively searching for a suspect in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on October 28, 2026. The incident took place in the 3400 block of Plantation Road NE.
According to official reports, the shooting resulted in a male victim sustaining gunshot wounds. The victim’s injuries have been described as non-life-threatening.
Authorities have identified the individual sought in connection with the incident as Daniel Drake Gurley, a 47-year-old male. The Roanoke Police Department has not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the exact nature of the investigation.
The name of the victim was not provided. Information regarding any ongoing investigation steps, motives, or additional individuals involved was also not disclosed.
The police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Gurley. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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