Stories from Police Reports– Eisert
Father and daughter found shot dead in residence
This past Thursday, Derek Morris and his six-year-old daughter Iza Lily Morris were found dead at 5356 Old Rural Hall Road, both having suffered single gunshot wounds, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department report.
Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division have begun an investigation and have found that Morris was estranged from his wife, the mother of Iza. The couple was in the early stages of separating, and there were discussions regarding custody of Iza.
Detectives are continuing the investigation and are working with Medical Examiner’s Office authorities.
More: Interview with whoever found the two bodies, someone from the WSPD/detective, someone who knows more about Morris personal situation; autopsy results; suspects; general updates; WSPD contact information
1 dead, 3 hospitalized in shooting near nightclub
This past Saturday, four victims were found shot, one dead, near the Nitty Gritty Restaurant/Night Club at 3003 S. Main Street, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department report. The incident occurred at about 2 a.m.
The deceased, an unidentified male, was found dead inside the club. The three remaining victims were taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. One victim is in stable condition, and the other two are in serious or critical condition.
More: Interview with club owner on incident and future steps for the club, someone at the scene, victim in stable condition; details of incident (i.e., what happened before/what led to there being shots fired); updates on health of victims; suspects
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