Winston-Salem Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Homecoming Weekend Shooting
Winston-Salem police arrested Ziyaire Spinks, 20, in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday night during homecoming weekend at Winston-Salem State University. The incident resulted in one death and at least one injury, reportedly stemming from an argument between…
Wilmington, NC, November 8, 2026 — Winston-Salem police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday night, amidst homecoming weekend festivities at Winston-Salem State University.
The individual arrested has been identified as 20-year-old Ziyaire Spinks. Authorities stated that Spinks was taken into custody in connection with the deadly incident that left one person dead and at least one other person injured. While details remain limited, reports suggest the shooting originated from an argument that escalated between two groups.
The circumstances surrounding the argument and the specific identities of the victim and injured parties have not been fully disclosed by law enforcement at this time.
The university’s homecoming weekend was reportedly marred by additional violence. In a separate incident on the same night, a second shooting took place on the campus, resulting in injuries to two other individuals. Authorities have indicated that this second shooting is unrelated to the initial deadly incident.
Further investigation into both shootings is ongoing. The Winston-Salem Police Department has not released additional information regarding potential charges for Mr. Spinks or any further details on the second incident.
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