Crime
Student wounded after shooting at RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem
The extent of their injuries and their current condition remain unknown.
A shooting at RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has left one juvenile injured and prompted immediate lockdowns at several area schools.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident, which occurred in the area of West Northwest Boulevard.
Forsyth County Emergency Services confirmed that a juvenile was shot Tuesday afternoon. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, the victim is a student at RJ Reynolds High School and was struck in the upper leg during an altercation.
Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough Jr. provided additional details, stating the incident stemmed from a confrontation earlier in the day.
The injured student was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The extent of their injuries and their current condition remain unknown.
The suspect in the shooting has not yet been apprehended, and law enforcement is continuing efforts to locate the individual.
To ensure the safety of students and staff, Reynolds High School, as well as nearby Brunson Elementary and Wiley Middle School, were placed on lockdown following the shooting.
Police have arranged for Reynolds High School students to be transported to the Harris Teeter parking lot on Cloverdale Avenue. Parents are urged to go there to reunite with their children.
As a precautionary measure, school officials have canceled the basketball game scheduled for Tuesday evening between Reynolds High School and Parkland High School.
The incident has raised concerns about safety on school grounds and prompted an outpouring of support for the injured student. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in their efforts.
This developing situation remains a priority for local law enforcement, and updates will be provided as new details emerge.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.