Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Local authorities launched a homicide investigation after a 62-year-old man was shot and killed in Winston-Salem on Tuesday night.
Police Respond to Late-Night Shooting on Gregory Street
The incident happened in the 300 block of Gregory Street just before 10 p.m., according to Winston-Salem police. Officers found 62-year-old Marco Antonio Salazar Cano with several gunshot wounds after responding to a shooting incident.
Cano was swiftly taken by emergency care services to a neighboring hospital. Sadly, he passed away from his wounds not long after arriving.
Investigation Underway, No Suspect Identified Yet
The incident seems to have been isolated, according to authorities, and they are currently looking into it. No suspicious information has been made public as of Wednesday morning.
Community members are now being urged by investigators to come forward with any pertinent information that could aid in the case’s resolution.
Police Encourage Public to Share Tips
There are several ways for locals to send tips to the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD):
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Call WSPD:
(336) 773-7700 -
Crime Stoppers (English):
(336) 727-2800 -
Crime Stoppers (En Espa ol):
(336) 728-3904 -
Text a tip with photo/video:
(336) 276-1717 -
Submit a Tip Form:
Online Tip Form
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Follow on Facebook:
Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County
Authorities may be able to identify those guilty with the help of anonymous tips.
Community Concerns Grow as Violence Continues
The murder on Tuesday night has increased worries about recent acts of violence in the region. Residents are being asked to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity, even though police stressed that this seems to be a targeted attack.
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