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.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.