Winston-Salem park shooting: Multiple victims, suspects identified and located as two schools remain on secure lockdown
By Carrie Hodgin
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WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (WXII) — Winston-Salem police said the suspects and victims involved in a park shooting Monday morning have been identified and located.
The shooting led to two Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools remaining on secure hold, including Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School.
The shooting occurred in the area of Leinbach Park at Sally Kirk Road in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Police Department said it began as a fight around 9:52 a.m. While officers were en route, the situation escalated to a shooting.
PARK SHOOTING DETAILS
Police said the initial investigation suggests it was a planned fight that involved several young people, which escalated to multiple people shooting each other. Police said there are multiple victims. The police department said this is not an active shooter call, as it stemmed from a planned fight between two young individuals.
Police said it remains an active incident at this time.
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ROADS CLOSED
The following roads are closed at this time:
Norman Road at Robinhood Road Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road Leinbach Park
Robinhood Road remains open, but with heavy traffic. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area due to the shooting investigation.
SCHOOL UPDATES
Jefferson Middle School Update: Class is operating as normal. If you are picking up your child, use the following streets: Take Peace Haven to Millhaven to Tallison to Thornhill. Enter through the car rider line entrance.
Mt. Tabor High School Update: Class is operating as normal. There is no need to pick up your child. If you choose to do so, bring your photo ID and arrive at the front door. Career Center students will remain at Career Center.
If you have any information, call Winston-Salem Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, text-a-tip to 336-276-1717 .
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