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Shot Fired During Robbery of the New Hot Spot in Winston-Salem: Police

Officers say two people came into the New Hot Spot on Old Hollow Rd. armed with a handgun and a shotgun
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police say no one was injured during an armed robbery at a Winston-Salem business when one of the suspects fired a shot. The robbery happened on Saturday night around 8:27 p.m., according to police. 

Officers say two people came into the New Hot Spot on Old Hollow Rd. armed with a handgun and a shotgun. The two alleged robbers forced all patrons to the ground and demanded money. 

During the robbery, police say one suspect fired a gun inside the business and kept a watch on customers while the other suspect took money from the office.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident or similar crimes is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800.

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