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
2 Christian County deputies killed in the line of duty, suspect Richard Bird also dead
The name of the second deputy has not yet been publicly released pending family notification.
Christian County, Mo. — A massive multi-agency manhunt in Christian County has ended with the suspect dead, but not before claiming the lives of two sheriff’s deputies and injuring two others.
According to Brad Cole, the suspect, Richard Bird, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers early Tuesday morning near the roundabout on State Highway 160 close to Reeds Spring.
Authorities confirmed that two deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office were killed in the line of duty during the operation.
One of the fallen deputies has been identified as 30-year-old Deputy Gabriel Ramirez.
The name of the second deputy has not yet been publicly released pending family notification.
In addition to the two fatalities, one Christian County deputy and one deputy from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office were wounded during the exchange of gunfire.
Sheriff Cole stated that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The violence began around 4:00 p.m. Monday when a Christian County deputy conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of State Highway 160 and Route HH, south of Highlandville.
During that stop, Deputy Ramirez was fatally shot, prompting a Blue Alert and a large-scale manhunt for Bird.
After Bird’s vehicle was located abandoned, officers from across the Ozarks converged on the area. Sheriff Cole said approximately 100 officers, deputies, and state troopers participated in the search effort, along with federal partners including the U.S. Marshals Service, the FBI, and the ATF.
The search continued for hours into the early morning. A helicopter operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol detected a moving heat signature in a wooded area near Reeds Spring. As deputies approached the location, Bird reportedly opened fire. Law enforcement officers returned fire, fatally striking the suspect and ending the threat.
While the suspect was neutralized, the outcome has left the community in mourning. Two deputies lost their lives in the line of duty, and two others were injured.
Sheriff Cole described the loss as devastating for the department and the broader community. Families of the fallen deputies are now grieving, and colleagues across multiple agencies are reflecting on the risks law enforcement officers face daily.
The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as authorities continue to process the scene and review the circumstances surrounding the shootings.