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Winston-Salem Police: One person shot while trying to stop a fight

Officers found a man shot in the leg with non-life-threatening injuries.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Police said officers responded to a shooting at on Twenty-Third Street Saturday night.

Officers found a man shot in the leg around 9 p.m. That man, Bobby Billings, 38, was taken to a hospital for treatment and his injuries are non-life-threatening.

Investigators said Billings was attempting to stop a fight on the street between several people.

Police said a man shot the victim, and then ran away from the scene.

Police said this investigation is ongoing and appears to be an isolated incident. 

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol 336-728-3904. 

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