In brief
Winston-Salem police reported a tragic mass shooting at Leinbach Park on Monday morning, stemming from a meeting between two juveniles who intended to fight. The shooting, which occurred around 10 a.m., left two people dead and several others injured. Authorities are working to identify all individuals involved, including suspects, victims, and witnesses, while ensuring the safety of nearby schools.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A planned fight among young people escalated into a mass shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two people dead, authorities said.The incident occurred at Leinbach Park, located near Jefferson Middle School, around 10 a.m., according to Winston-Salem police.Details from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation indicated that several people were shot, with two fatalities confirmed. Winston-Salem police Assistant Chief Jason Swaim reported that two juveniles had arranged to meet at the park for a fight, during which a firearm was discharged, leading to multiple injuries.Authorities have identified numerous individuals involved in the incident, but the exact nature of each person's involvement—whether as a suspect, victim, or witness—remains under investigation.Swaim reassured the public that nearby schools were safe and that parents could pick up their children from Jefferson Middle School.The shooting took place in a suburban area northwest of downtown Winston-Salem, a city with a population of about 250,000, historically recognized as the home of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.}
