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One Dead, Three Injured During Shooting at Night Club

Earlier this morning, three people were injured and one was killed during a shooting at a Winston-Salem nightclub, according the Winston-Salem Police Report.

According to the report, officers responded to the Nitty Gritty Restaurant/Nightclub on 3003 South Main Street after being notified of gunfire at the local night spot, which occurred at 1:47 A.M. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found one who had been shot outside the club and two inside the club, the report said. Later, a fourth victim was brought to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center who was determined to have also been shot at the nightclub.

One of the victims inside the club, an unidentified black male, was confirmed to be dead at the scene, the report said. His name has been withheld pending confirmation of identity as well as the notifying of next of kin, according to Winston-Salem PD. Cortez Smith is labeled as being in stable condition, Carmen Simmons is in critical condition, and Barry Richardson is in critical condition.

According to the report, there is no known suspect in the shooting. However, the Criminal Investigations Division has assumed control of the case, which is ongoing. South Main Street is blocked due to the investigation.