dailyloe.com – Two schools in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, are on secure hold following a shooting near Leinbach Park. The incident occurred on Sally Kidd Road near Robin Hood and Polo Roads. Winston-Salem Police responded to a fight that escalated to a shooting just before 10 a.m. There are multiple victims from the incident.
Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School are under a secure lockdown. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools confirmed the hold is due to an incident in the area. Parents have been notified about the situation. School officials say classes are operating as normal and students are safe inside.
The Winston-Salem Police Department provided initial investigation details. They say a planned fight involving several young people escalated at a park. This led to multiple people shooting at each other. Suspects from the shooting remain outstanding at this time.
Police are asking the public to stay out of the area around Robin Hood Road. The scene remains active as officers search for the suspect. No suspect is currently in custody. Authorities are still trying to determine the suspect’s exact location.
According to police, the incident began as a planned fight around 9:52 a.m. It involved two young individuals who met at a park. The situation escalated to a shooting while officers were en route. Multiple victims resulted from the gunfire.
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools representatives reiterated the secure hold. They confirmed both Jefferson and Mount Tabor are under lockdown. Parents have been told there is no need to pick up their children. The school district assures parents their children are safe.
