WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A sad incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday as one man was killed and another left fighting for his life after a shooting on East 15th St. in Winston-Salem. The Winston-Salem Police Department is actively investigating the case.
Details of the Shooting on East 15th St.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment located in the 1000 block of East 15th Street at approximately 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Rashard Jaron Brooks, 37, of Winston-Salem, fatally injured inside the apartment. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Outside the apartment, a second victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds. The injured man was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Key Details Revealed During Investigation
Preliminary findings indicate that Brooks and the second victim were involved in a physical altercation inside the apartment. During the dispute, a third individual, identified as the suspect, opened fire on both men. Police confirmed that the suspect and the victims were acquainted.
The Winston-Salem Police Department has not disclosed the suspect’s identity, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this shooting on East 15th St. is urged to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.
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