WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — One man is in the hospital after an attempted robbery turned into a shooting, according to police reports.
The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a call about a shooting in East Gate Apartments at 2900 New Walkertown Road.
When they got there, officers found the victim on East Drive, across the street from East Gate Apartments. The victim had a gunshot wound to his arm.
EMS took the victim to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
After an investigation, detectives said that the victim caught a ride and was dropped off at East Gate Apartments where he was confronted by three men armed with guns.
The men attempted to rob the victim, before shooting the victim in the arm. The victim ran toward East Drive where police found him.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800.
