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.
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.
After hosting a successful gun buyback event in November, the city of Winston-Salem is holding a second event this S
Police say homicides in Winston-Salem rose by about 50 percent last year compared to 2020.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a data dashboard that tracks violent deaths in all 100 counties across the state.
A program that helps solve crimes in Guilford County is marking 40 years in the community.