WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police officers responded to Inverness Street on a ShotSpotter alert Friday shortly before 9 p.m.
A ShotSpotter alert is a system that lets police know when someone fires a gun, so patrol officers can respond quicker.
When officers arrived at the scene, they said they found damaged property, shell casings, and droplets of blood consistent with a shooting.
At the time investigators arrived, there were no victims at the address and no other 911 calls had been made in reference to the shooting.
Police said several hours later Carlos Olivas Orellana, 42, arrived at the house and told police he and his roommate Felix Salinas, 33, were standing in front of the house.
Orellana said a person in the distance began firing shots at them.
He told police he was not harmed, however, Salinas had a gunshot wound to his upper rear thigh.
Police said Salinas reportedly drove away from the scene in his car and has not gone to the hospital or received medical attention at any local medical facilities.
Police have not been able to find Salinas.
A third roommate Heather Cross, 33, was in the house at the time of the shooting but was unharmed.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information on this shooting call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700.
