Winston-Salem homicides on the decline from record year in 2023
Police say they're also seeing improvement in how residents are peacefully resolving issues and reporting disputes to police before they become violent.
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Greensboro sees drop in homicides after record 74 in 2023
Greensboro Police Capt. Ashley Brown says one of the reasons for the decline is stronger partnerships — everything from federal agencies to local anti-violence organizations.
Winston-Salem police will not renew gunshot detection system
ShotSpotter, a technology that detects gunshots and alerts law enforcement, was launched in Winston-Salem in August of 2021.
Community gathers to honor Sergeant Philip Dale Nix
Hundreds of people gathered in Greensboro Wednesday to honor Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, who was shot and killed on Saturday.
Gun deaths hit their highest level ever in 2021, with 1 person dead every 11 minutes
A new report released by Johns Hopkins University shows that gun homicides rose 7.6% from 2020, a year that set a previous U.S. record. Firearms are the leading cause of death for those under age 25.
The rising numbers and lasting impacts of Triad area gun violence
2021 was a year marked by violence in the Triad. Winston-Salem saw a 50% rise in homicides from the year before. It was a 35% jump in High Point.
Winston-Salem will host a second gun buyback event
After hosting a successful gun buyback event in November, the city of Winston-Salem is holding a second event this S
2021 saw a spike of homicides in Winston-Salem
Police say homicides in Winston-Salem rose by about 50 percent last year compared to 2020.
Her daughter was killed and now this mom is calling on Oakland to step up and help
The surge in gun violence and homicide mirrors in Oakland, Calif., mirrors an uptick in killings nationally as many cities are on track to match or surpass last year's terrible murder toll.
