Crime
Student Cameron Graham Stabbed to Death at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — A fatal stabbing at North Forsyth High School on Tuesday prompted an immediate and large-scale response from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Winston-Salem Police Department, and emergency medical services.
According to officials, the incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m., when the School Resource Officer (SRO) at North Forsyth High School issued an urgent call for assistance, requesting “all hands on deck.” Deputies and officers arrived within minutes, supported by EMS personnel.
During an afternoon press briefing, Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough confirmed that one student died as a result of injuries sustained during the altercation.
Authorities noted that the investigation remains active, and no additional details regarding the individuals involved have been released.
A video circulating on social media—which investigators are now reviewing—captures the moments leading up to the stabbing.
The footage shows students gathered in a school restroom as a conflict erupts between two individuals.
After the altercation, one student is seen walking out of the area before collapsing in a hallway. Officials later confirmed that the student succumbed to their injuries.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public or to the school community.
The campus is not on lockdown, and law enforcement continues to process the scene and interview witnesses.
In coordination with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS), a reunification site was established at Joel Coliseum, located at 2825 University Parkway.
Parents and guardians were instructed to report there for updates and to reunite with students as law enforcement secured the campus.
School officials announced that counselors and crisis support teams will be made available to both students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Additional updates will be provided to families directly by the district as the investigation moves forward.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple University’s Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
“The loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones.”
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victim’s last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individual’s involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.