WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man has died after being shot in Winston-Salem Monday evening, according to police.
The Winston-Salem Police Department said they received a call to the 900 block of Thurmond Street about a possible shooting. When they arrived at the scene, no victims were there.
After an investigation, detectives learned that 24-year-old Taekwan Semaja Franklin was taken to a local hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound, where he later died.
Police determined that Franklin was shot on Thurmond Street and this investigation is ongoing.
As always, anyone with information regarding an incident should call our non-emergency number at 336-773-7700. To submit anonymous tips, individuals can report information by calling Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800 or En Espanol at 336-728-3904 or utilize our Text-A-Tip Program to submit text, photo, and video tips directly to WSPD Detectives. The WSPD is dedicated to protecting, serving, and supporting our community 24/7, 365 days.
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