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Winston-Salem man dies after shooting on Bon Air Avenue; police begin homicide investigation

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- A man died after a shooting in Winston-Salem on Saturday, according to a Winston-Salem Police Department news release.

Around 7:35 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at Bon Air Avenue.

Officers found one victim, Timothy Lee Jackson, 58, of Winston-Salem, on the front porch of the home. He had been shot in the torso.

Jackson was taken to a local hospital for treatment by EMS where he died on Sunday.

Detectives learned a group of people confronted Jackson at his home and began arguing with him. People in the group shot Jackson while on his front porch and drove away, the release says.

The investigation is ongoing.

The WSPD is asking for the public's assistance in this case. Anyone with any information regarding this incident or similar crimes is asked to call the WSPD at (336) 773-7700, Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800, or En Espanol 336-728-3904. Text-A-Tip Program at (336) 276-1717 allows you to anonymously text tips, photos, and videos to the WSPD. You can also view "Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County"on Facebook.


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