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Five hurt, 1 dead, in overnight shooting in Winston-Salem

The 4200 block of Cody Drive in Winston-Salem (Courtesy: Sarah Glasco/WGHP)

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — One man has been killed and five others injured in a shooting in North Carolina.

Winston-Salem police said they received multiple calls reporting gunfire late Saturday night and found one man lying dead in the street.

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Five additional gunshot victims arrived at local hospitals. Four were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while one victim remained hospitalized Sunday morning in critical condition. Police said a sixth victim of an apparent assault related to the same incident was also treated at a local hospital.

The victim who died has been identified by police as 23-year-old Jalen Chavon Cockerham. Police said his family has been notified.

Police said no suspects were arrested immediately. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

Associated Press

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