🌱 Police Investigate Timlic Ave Shooting + Nurse Accused Of Murders

Good morning, Winston-Salem! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community information is power!

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Cloudy with a heavy t-storm. High: 85 Low: 64.
• Tuesday: Thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Winston-Salem today:

1. The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating a non-life-threatening shooting incident after responding to gunshots in the Timlic Avenue area on Sunday. The victim, who had already been transported to a local hospital, sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle during an exchange of gunfire between unidentified individuals. The WSPD Field Services Bureau/Patrol Division is handling the ongoing investigation. (WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
2. A nurse in Winston-Salem is being investigated for allegedly killing two patients and attempting to kill another by administering fatal doses of insulin. The nurse, Johnathan Hayes, is charged with murder and attempted murder. The investigation also revealed privacy violations and sharing of patient photos. (Greensboro News & Record)
3. A fatal car accident is under investigation by the Winston-Salem Police Department after officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Glenn Hi Road on Sunday. Despite immediate medical attention, the driver, identified as 37-year-old Derita Simmons, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Winston-Salem Police Department will be leading the ongoing investigation. (WXLV)

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Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Monday, June 26

• Siren Series Jazz: Diana Tuffin At Footnote Coffee & Cocktails (6:00 PM)
• YA/Children’s Writers — Write Night At Forsyth County Central Library (6:30 PM)

Tuesday, June 27

• Senior Water Fitness Class At Bolton Pool (11:00 AM)
• Big Mouff CheeseSteaks At Bailey Park (11:30 AM)
• Twisted Tuesday! $10 Off! Rainbow Galaxy At Painting With A Twist (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nearly 45,000 people flocked to downtown Winston-Salem for the Pride Parade and Festival. Read more about the celebration at the link. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Winston-Salem area! Get all the property details at the link. (Winston-Salem Patch)
• Margaret Turner, 16, was awarded the title of Miss South Carolina Teen out of 34 contestants on Saturday. (WRAL News)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all soon for another update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.