The leinbach park incident in Winston-Salem sent Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School into secure hold late this morning after police said a fight near the park escalated into a shooting at 9: 52 a. m. ET. Winston-Salem Police Department said the scene remains active, with multiple victims and suspects still on the run. Officers are using drones in the area as the search continues near Sally Kirk Road.
What Police Said Happened Near Leinbach Park
Winston-Salem Police Department said the situation began as a fight involving several young people and then turned into gunfire while officers were en route. The escalation happened near Leinbach Park at Sally Kirk Road in Winston-Salem, and the scene is still being treated as active. Police said the initial investigation suggests the fight was planned, but they have not released further details on what led up to the shooting.
Police said there are multiple victims. Suspects remain at large, and officers are working the area with drones in an effort to locate the people involved. The department has not released the condition of the victims or said how many people were shot.
Schools Respond With Secure Hold
Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold because of the shooting in the area. The school response came as police continued their search nearby, and no additional school-related details were provided in the latest update.
The secure hold shows how quickly a shooting near a public area can affect nearby campuses, especially when police say the scene is still unfolding. In this case, the response was immediate and tied directly to the active investigation near Leinbach Park.
Official Response and Search Efforts
Police have not announced any arrests, and the suspects remain on the run. The Winston-Salem Police Department said drones are being used in the area to help track down the individuals involved. That search is continuing as officers work to secure the scene and gather more information.
Police also said the incident began at 9: 52 a. m. ET, giving investigators a specific time marker as they piece together how the event unfolded. At this stage, the key facts remain the location, the school response, and the report of multiple victims.
What Happens Next Near Leinbach Park
The next developments will likely come from the Winston-Salem Police Department as officers continue their active investigation and search for suspects. Any update on victim conditions, arrests, or the lifting of the secure hold would change the picture quickly.
For now, the leinbach park shooting remains a live police matter, with Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School affected and the search still underway near Sally Kirk Road.
