Crime
Erubey Medina and Daniel Millian killed after mass shooting at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem Police Department is actively investigating a mass shooting that occurred earlier today at Leinbach Park, leaving two teenagers dead and several others injured.
According to officials, officers were initially dispatched at approximately 9:52 a.m. in response to reports of a fight in progress at the park. While en route, responding units received updated information indicating that gunfire had erupted and multiple individuals had been struck.
Preliminary findings suggest the incident stemmed from a pre-arranged confrontation involving juveniles.
Authorities believe that when the groups met at the park, the situation escalated rapidly, culminating in an exchange of gunfire among multiple individuals.
Upon arrival, officers observed numerous people fleeing the scene. In the park’s parking lot, officers located a 17-year-old male, identified as Erubey Romero Medina, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A second victim, identified as 16-year-old Daniel Jimenez Millian, was found further inside the park, also suffering from a gunshot wound. He, too, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Additional victims were later located in the parking lot of 3474 Robinhood Road.
Authorities reported that these individuals sustained gunshot wounds ranging in severity from critical to minor injuries.
The injured include a 14-year-old female, a 15-year-old female, a 17-year-old female, an 18-year-old male, and a 19-year-old female.
In accordance with North Carolina law, the identities of the juvenile victims are not being released.
The names of the adult victims are also being withheld at this time pending further investigation into their potential involvement in the incident.
Officials confirmed that a total of seven individuals were struck by gunfire.
Detectives are continuing to assess the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are working to determine the role each individual may have played.
Early information indicates that some of those who were injured may have also been involved in the exchange of gunfire.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities emphasized that information will be released as it is confirmed and urged the public to avoid spreading unverified details.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department’s non-emergency line at 336-773-7700.
Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 336-727-2800 (English) or 336-728-3904 (Spanish). Tips can also be provided via the Text-A-Tip Program by sending text, photo, or video information to 336-276-1717.
Officials reiterated their commitment to public safety and community support as the investigation continues.
NORRIDGE, Ill. — A man and woman, both 41 years old, were found dead inside a residence in Norridge on Monday evening, November 2, 2026, in what investigators are treating as an apparent murder-suicide.
The victims were identified as Ashley E. Rivera, 41, of Norridge, and Dean Rivera, 41.
According to preliminary information, Norridge police officers responded to a well-being check at approximately 6:43 p.m. Monday in the 4100 block of Ozanam Avenue.
When officers arrived and entered the residence, they discovered two people deceased inside.
Investigators said preliminary evidence indicates that Dean Rivera allegedly killed Ashley E. Rivera before taking his own life. Authorities have not publicly released the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Police have also not disclosed the cause of death, confirmed the relationship between the two individuals, or provided information about what may have led to the incident.
Authorities believe the incident was isolated and have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
The deaths have left family members, friends, and others in the Norridge community mourning the loss of two people. As the investigation continues, many questions surrounding the circumstances of the tragedy remain unanswered.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of Ashley and Dean Rivera during this difficult time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.