Shooting near Valley View Mall, Roanoke homicide count rises, Iran war powers vote, and Yokohama job fair — WFIR News Express 3/4/26

On this Wednesday, March 4, 2026 edition of WFIR News Express, Roanoke Police investigate a shooting outside Shaker’s near Valley View Mall after a parking lot disagreement, leaving one person with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. We also look at Roanoke’s six homicide victims so far in 2026 — matching the first-quarter pace of the city’s deadliest year — even as overall violent crime trends lower and officials point to interpersonal disputes, gun enforcement, and community tips.In Southwest Virginia politics, Democratic candidates Adam Murphy and Douglas Crockett make their case in the 9th District race, arguing their party needs a more aggressive message ahead of November. In Washington, Senator Tim Kaine and colleagues push a bipartisan War Powers Resolution vote aimed at blocking future offensive military operations in Iran without congressional approval, as fallout continues after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is killed in a U.S.-led airstrike and Congressman Eugene Vindman criticizes the lack of congressional briefing.We also cover legislation that would strengthen protections for Virginians facing bank garnishment attempts, Roanoke Police searching for armed suspects in a Southeast Roanoke home invasion where investigators say the wrong house may have been targeted, and Salem’s second job fair to connect Yokohama Tire workers with new employment opportunities.Plus, Roanoke Arts Pop! returns to the Taubman Museum this weekend, and The Exchange Music Hall announces The Wailers are coming to downtown Roanoke this spring.That’s the latest from WFIR News Express.