2 dead in shooting at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem: SBI
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Key Points:
- A planned fight between juveniles near Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem escalated into a shooting on April 20, resulting in two confirmed deaths and multiple injuries, with some suspects still at large.
- The Winston-Salem Police Department identified several individuals involved, including both victims and suspects, some of whom are juveniles.
- Nearby schools, including Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School, were placed on secure hold as a precaution but continue normal operations, with specific procedures in place for parents picking up students.
- Police have deployed drones to assist in the search for suspects and have requested the public refrain from flying personal drones to avoid interference with the investigation.
- Several roads near the scene are closed, and Leinbach Park remains closed until further notice, with the NC State Bureau of Investigation actively involved in the case.
