Family members, friends, and the Roanoke community are mourning the loss of Alexis Edmunds, who was fatally shot at the age of 22 following a tragic incident on Bluestone Avenue NE.
According to Roanoke Police, officers responded at approximately 11:19 p.m. on June 27 to the 2900 block of Bluestone Avenue NE after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they located an adult female deceased at the scene and a male subject inside the residence.
Investigators determined that an argument between Alexis Edmunds and another individual escalated, resulting in gunfire. Alexis was pronounced deceased at the scene after being fatally shot.
Police arrested 23-year-old Tiajae Silas Paige of Roanoke, who has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident. Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Alexis’s sudden and tragic passing has left her family, friends, and loved ones in deep grief. At just 22 years old, she is remembered as a young woman full of promise, warmth, and potential. Those who knew her continue to hold onto cherished memories, finding comfort in the time they shared and the impact she had on their lives.
As the Roanoke community comes together during this painful time, support and condolences are being extended to her family as they cope with this heartbreaking loss. Loved ones are remembering Alexis for the life she lived, the love she shared, and the people she touched along the way.
Funeral and memorial arrangements will be announced by the family at a later time.
May Alexis Edmunds rest in eternal peace, forever remembered and deeply missed.
