Community Safety Advisory: Police investigating gunshots on Delmonte Drive

by Betsy Chapman, Ph.D. ('92, MA '94)

Wake Forest is aware of the following incident in our surrounding community: The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a report of a firearm discharged into a truck parked near apartments on Delmonte Drive, off Polo Road. Police are reporting that they do not believe the suspect is still in the area and that no members of the Wake Forest community were involved.

Additional information will be shared if the situation affects the safety of the Wake Forest community. The official Twitter page for the Winston-Salem Police Department is @CityofWSPolice.

If you have information related to this incident, contact University Police at (336) 758-5911.

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