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North Carolina shooting leaves two teens dead and five injured
Summary
Police in Winston-Salem say gunfire broke out at a park where teenagers had arranged a pre-planned fight, leaving two teens dead and five others wounded; authorities said no suspects were in custody and an investigation is under way.
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Police say gunfire erupted at a community park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where a group of teenagers had gathered for what authorities described as a pre-planned fight. Two teenagers were killed and five others were wounded, according to the police. Officers said no suspects were in custody and the investigation is under way.
Known details:
- The incident occurred at a park in Winston-Salem before midmorning, and police responded to 911 reports of a fight and gunfire.
- Authorities described the gathering as pre-planned and said social media may have played a role in arranging it.
- Two teenagers died at the scene and five other young people were injured; police did not release names.
- Officials said the shooting was not being treated as gang-related and that no suspects were in custody at the news conference.
Summary:
Local officials expressed sorrow and the school district said nearby schools were notified and enacted a security plan. Undetermined at this time.
