WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police responded to a reported armed robbery on Francis Street Friday.
When officers arrived on the scene, a man told officers that he was sitting in his car when four men approached him shortly before 6:30 p.m.
According to the man, one of the men pointed a gun and threatened to shoot him.
The man who pointed the gun then assaulted him and discharged two rounds in the area.
Police said the 4 men then fled the area in the man's vehicle, a 2010 Nissan Altima.
The victim was treated by EMS for minor injuries.
Officers later found the stolen vehicle was occupied by two people, 18-year-old Antwan Damarian Kelly and 19-year-old Jaylen Kashaad McIlwaine on North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop, and a vehicle pursuit was initiated.
Police said the pursuit ended at the dead end of Leight Street when the driver got stuck in the mud.
After a brief foot pursuit, officers said both people were taken into custody. A gun was recovered at the scene.
Kelly is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a stolen vehicle, felony flee to a elude, and numerous traffic violations. His bond is set for $60,000.
McIlwaine was served with several outstanding orders for arrest. He is charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, 2 counts for discharging a firearm in the city limits, possession of a firearm by a minor, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. His bond is set for $50,000.
No officers or civilians were injured during the pursuit. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available to be released at this time.
