Winston-Salem police investigate two different shooting incidents overnight
Winston-Salem police are investigating two different shooting incidents that happened late Friday night.
First, just before 10 p.m., the Winston Salem Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Burger King on Peters Creek Parkway. Officers said when they arrived on scene, they found one man suffering from a single gunshot wound to his leg.
Investigators said a disturbance happened between the man and two other women in the parking lot. During the disturbance, they said, one woman pulled out a gun and shot the man in the leg. Police said she was seen fleeing the area in a Ford passenger-style vehicle.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and his injuries are considered non-life-threatening, according to police. The Winston Salem Police Gun Crime Reduction Unit is investigating this incident.
Shortly after 12:30 a.m., the Winston Salem Police Department responded to a shooting on E. Monmouth Street. Officers said there was a large party going on there and evidence that firearms had been discharged.
Nearly 30 minutes later, one man arrived at a local hospital with a single gunshot wound. Police said he was shot as he was attempting to leave the party, after it was being shut down due to gunfire in the parking lot. The victim’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
No suspects have been identified at this time in this case.
Anyone with any information regarding either investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol 336-728-3904.