WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man was injured after being shot multiple times while walking near a park in Winston-Salem Friday night, according to police.
The Winston-Salem Police Department said they received a call to the 3200 block of Fleet Street about a shooting victim. When police arrived, they found 27-year-old Ramel Hoosier suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his torso, legs, and hand.
Officers assisted Hoosier until EMS arrived and took him to a local medical facility. Hoosier was taken into emergency surgery, where police said he is now in stable condition. His injuries were not expected to be life-threatening.
After an investigation, detectives determined that Hoosier was walking in the area of Parkland Park on Brewer Road when he was shot multiple times by a suspect. Hoosier ran from the area, and someone nearby helped him. He was unable to provide suspect information before being taken to the hospital.
This investigation is ongoing.
The Winston-Salem Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in this case. Anyone with any information regarding this incident or similar crimes is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol at 336-728-3904.
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