From Crime Stoppers of Winston Salem:
Winston-Salem, NC (July 12, 2025) — The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a 24-year-old man late Friday night.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting at 1261 Waughtown Street at approximately 11:06 p.m. on July 11. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim, identified as Julio Cesar Vargas-Olmedo, suffering from gunshot wounds outside the residence.
Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but Vargas-Olmedo was pronounced dead shortly after their arrival.
The department’s Criminal Investigations Division has taken over the case and is working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. As of Saturday, no arrests had been announced, and police have not released information about a suspect or motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Individuals can contact the department’s non-emergency line at 336-773-7700. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800 (or 336-728-3904 for Spanish speakers), or by using the department’s Text-A-Tip service at 336-276-1717. Tips, photos, and videos can also be submitted online at cityofws.org.
The investigation remains ongoing.