Teen Arrested Following Shooting Incident Near Carolina Classic Fair
A teen was arrested after two people were shot while cleaning parking lots after the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, October 8, 2026 — A teenage individual has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Winston-Salem following the conclusion of the Carolina Classic Fair. The incident involved two people who were shot while engaged in cleaning parking lots.
Law enforcement officials confirmed the arrest of a teen suspect in relation to the shooting. The victims were reportedly working in parking areas near the fairgrounds at the time of the incident. The specific date and time of the shooting have not been publicly disclosed.
Details surrounding the circumstances that led to the shooting are still under investigation. The Carolina Classic Fair, a multi-day event, had recently concluded its operations in Winston-Salem. The victims were involved in post-fair cleanup activities in the parking lots.
Authorities are continuing to gather information and evidence related to the case. The names of the arrested teen and the victims have not been released by police at this time, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation and privacy concerns. Information regarding the condition of the two individuals who were shot was also not immediately available.
The Winston-Salem Police Department is handling the investigation and has not yet provided details on potential charges or motives. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Dolan Reynolds on myfox8.com, see more information here.
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