WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot and killed.
Police said the child was shot Friday night after 7 p.m. on Martindale Road in Winston-Salem and died.
Police said when they got to the scene, they didn't find anyone, then learned the victim was taken to the hospital in a car.
Officers found the car on Highway 311 near I-40, called Forsyth County Emergency Services, and the 2-year-old child was taken to a local hospital.
Police said despite the steps EMS and hospital staff took to try and save the child's life, the 2-year-old died from his injuries.
The early investigation reveals a gun was fired in the home and the child was shot, according to police. Police said they're not looking for any suspects at this time.
Winston-Salem Police are asking the public to come forward with any information. Call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800,
The 'Text-A-Tip' line allows you to anonymously text tips, photos, and videos to the Winston-Salem Police Department using the number 336-276-1717.
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