STOKES COUNTY, N.C. — A Winston-Salem man is charged with murder in the death of a 17-year-old found on the side of the road in Stokes County.
The Stokes County Sheriff’s Office said on Nov. 5 they discovered the teen’s body on Payne Road. Deputies later arrested Jaylen Lamont Lyles who’s charged with murder. Lyles is being held in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center under no bond.
Investigators said the teen did not have any ID on him, but they have positively identified the victim. However, at this time they’re not releasing the name. They have notified the family.
“I am deeply saddened that we are talking about a juvenile losing his life just when you begin to live life. The loss of a life is always tragic, but more especially of such a young individual” Sheriff Joey Lemons said.
Investigators have not said how the teen died and they’re not releasing any more details at this time.
If you have any information call the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office at 336-593-8787 or Stokes County CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8506
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