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Two Dead in Winston-Salem Park Shooting
20 Apr
Summary
- Two people were killed in a shooting at Leinbach Park.
- The incident began as a planned fight that escalated rapidly.
- Two local schools were placed on secure hold due to the incident.
A fatal shooting at Leinbach Park on Sally Kirk Road has resulted in two deaths, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. The incident, which occurred on a Monday morning, began as a planned confrontation between several young individuals. The situation escalated to gunfire as law enforcement was en route.
The Winston-Salem Police Department clarified that this was not an active shooter event but stemmed from a dispute. Suspects have been identified and located by police, though further details have not been released. In response to the incident, two Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School, were temporarily placed on secure hold.
Leinbach Park is currently closed to the public until further notice as the investigation continues. Authorities are seeking information and have provided contact details for Winston-Salem Crime Stoppers for tips.
