The following was provided for your information from the Winston-Salem Police Department and is public information.

On April 17, 2017, WSPD Officers responded to 2810 Reid Street after receiving information that someone had sustained a gunshot wound, possibly self-inflicted, at this location.

Officers located 18 year old Diante James Blackburn unresponsive, inside the living room of the residence, with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his head. He was transported by ambulance to North Carolina Baptist Medical Center where he succumbed to the injury.

A small caliber revolver was located within the same room Mr. Blackburn was found. Multiple witnesses were in the room at the time of this incident. No one else was injured during this incident.

Criminal Investigation Division detectives responded to the scene and assumed this investigation. The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Blackburn’s injury is the result of playing Russian Roulette. Detectives do not suspect foul play however; this investigation is ongoing.

The Winston-Salem Police Department is asking anyone with information concerning this investigation to call (336) 773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.

On Monday March 27th , 2017 the Kernersville Police Department responded to a reported collision involving a Norfolk Southern Locomotive and an individual on a section of railroad tracks. The incident did not occur in or around a designated railroad crossing but rather occurred on the railroad tracks in the 300-Block of East Bodenhamer Street behind several businesses.

The individual was reportedly laying on the railroad tracks just prior to the collision, and has been identified as 27-year-old Mike Gonzalez Quiroz of Kernersville.

Mr. Quiroz was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with life threatening injuries and is currently listed in serious critical condition. The cause and circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. Norfolk Southern is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information concerning this investigation should contact the Kernersville Police Department.

The following information was provided by the Winston-Salem Police Department and is public record

On March 27th,  Officers with the WSPD responded to 903 Rich Avenue on a reported shooting. Officers located 19 year old Ladawn Deion Morgan who had suffered a gunshot wound to her abdomen. Officers also located 79 year old Alexander Eugene Barber at 849 Rich Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to his face. Both Morgan and Barber were transported to North Carolina Baptist Medical Center for treatment of the injuries. Ms Morgan later succumbed to her injuries while at the Medical Center. Mr. Barber’s injuries are not considered life threatening.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is still in the preliminary stages. At this point it appears that the incident is not a random act. No further information is available for release at this time. Additional information will be released as soon as possible.

This is the 4th homicide to occur in Winston-Salem in 2017, as compared to 1 homicide during the same time frame of 2016.

Authorities ask that anyone with information regarding this crime contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at 336-727-2800.