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Crime Alert

by Betsy Chapman

At 10:17 a.m. this morning, September 9, 2016, two black males wearing all black clothing with bandanas covering their faces forced their way into a house on Long Drive occupied by four male Wake Forest students. The suspects pointed handguns at the students and one shot was fired inside the house. No one was injured in the shooting.

The suspects demanded cash and valuables.

The house is across University Parkway from campus. Winston-Salem Police are investigating with the assistance of University Police.

Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, or Crimestoppers at 336-727-2800.

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