At least two persons have lost their lives and several others have sustained injuries following a planned fight at a park that escalated into a mass shooting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, as reported by law enforcement officials.
Authorities have identified multiple victims and suspects in connection with the shooting that occurred on Monday at Leinbach Park, located near Jefferson Middle School, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Officers responded to the park shortly before 10 a.m. after receiving reports of a fight, which subsequently escalated into a situation where multiple people were firing at one another.
Local schools are not under lockdown, and classes are proceeding as usual, according to police.
A minimum of three persons were transported to the hospital, local news outlet WFMY reported. Officials have not released any information regarding their conditions.
Law enforcement stated that the shooting was a singular event and is currently under investigation.
