Two Dead After Planned Fight Turns to Mass Shooting at Winston-Salem Park

53 articles · Updated · WLOS · Apr 20

A planned fight among young people at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, escalated into a mass shooting on Monday morning.
At least two people were killed and several others injured as multiple individuals began shooting; some victims and suspects are juveniles.
Nearby schools were placed on secure hold but continued normal operations. Police confirm the incident is isolated and under active investigation.

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