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Two Dead After Planned Fight Turns Into Gunfire at Winston-Salem Park

Officials say several involved are juveniles.

Overview

  • Police say a planned fight at Leinbach Park turned into a shooting Monday morning that left two people dead and others wounded.
  • Officers with Winston-Salem police and the state bureau are searching the area with drones and asked residents to keep personal drones grounded.
  • Authorities reported that several victims and suspects have been identified as juveniles, though some updates say suspects remain outstanding.
  • Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold, and officials said classes later continued as normal.
  • Residents were told to avoid Sally Kirk Road and nearby streets as the investigation continued, in a case set against data showing firearms now lead causes of death for U.S. children and teens.