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Early this morning, June 11, a former Wake Forest student was shot off-campus near the corner of Polo Road and Brookwood Drive, east of University Parkway. The Winston-Salem Police Department responded and is leading the investigation.

The student is currently being cared for at a local hospital.

No additional details are known at this time. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to call University Police at 336-758-5911.

Wake Forest Communications and External Relations

Contact

To contact the Office of Family Engagement or Family Communications, please visit our contact page.

 

For mental health assistance: 336-758-CARE (2273) is a service that ensures someone will always be available (i.e., 24/7 M-F, weekends and university holidays) to provide caring and thoughtful consultation services for Wake Forest students in need of mental health assistance or support. You can also visit we.wfu.edu for resources.