19-year-old killed in Greensboro shooting; 2 charged
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A 19-year-old man has died and two people are in custody after a shooting on Tuesday night, according to the Greensboro Police Department. At around 9:05 p.m. on Tuesday, officers came to the 6900 block of West Market Street after getting a report of a man being shot. Police found...
18-year-old charged with murder in North Patterson Avenue shooting in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — An 18-year-old is in custody and being charged with murder following a deadly shooting on North Patterson Avenue on Sunday, according to court records. At around 12:25 a.m. on Sunday, officers came to the 3000 block of North Patterson Avenue after getting a report of a shooting. At the...
Forsyth County woman faked documents to get COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. DOJ says
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A Forsyth County woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of wire fraud in connection with a scheme regarding COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. According to court documents, in 2021 and 2022, Shakerra Aarka Jones, 48, submitted fraudulent...
Man arrested after fatal shooting in Greensboro on Hamilton Hills Drive, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A man was arrested on Wednesday in connection to a fatal shooting in Greensboro, according to a Greensboro Police Department news release. At around 5:14 p.m. on July 29, officers came to the 1500 block of Hamilton Hills Drive after getting a report of a shooting. At the scene, police found...
Greensboro deadly shooting suspects appear in court
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — On Tuesday, Tariq Mosley, 28, and Michael Garrison, 26, made their first appearance virtually in court on charges related to the death of Marsalis Davon Murphy and an investigation into the assault of a female victim on the 3200 block of East Bessemer Avenue on April 27. Police say when...
Neighbors, Ring camera helped track down man accused of trapping woman in her home
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — This is a wild story of survival, fear, and a neighborhood stepping up. We're not naming the 71-year-old woman or sharing her address, but she spoke to WFMY News 2's Amber Lake off camera. She’s still shaken by what happened, but incredibly calm. She told us that if it weren’t for her neighbors,...
21-year-old woman charged in stabbing death of Greensboro woman
REIDSVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — A 21-year-old woman is being charged with voluntary manslaughter after being accused of stabbing and killing a woman on Tuesday, according to the Reidsville Police Department. At around 5:37 p.m. on Tuesday, officers came to the 800 block of Summit Avenue in Reidsville after getting a report...
Greensboro man headed to prison after facing attempted murder charge in Gaston County
A Greensboro man has been convicted on charges related to the shooting of a man in Gastonia in 2023. Jaquail Donaven Alston, 31, pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of a firearm by a felon and admitted his status as a habitual felon. Charges of attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with...
FOX8 Morning News Anchor Brad Jones announces retirement; ‘This will always be home for...
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — After more than 30 years reporting news in the Piedmont Triad, FOX8 Morning News Anchor Brad Jones is retiring. Jones announced his retirement on Thursday, and his final broadcast will take place on Dec. 29. “I’ve been fortunate to spend so many years in the Triad, helping our viewers start...
Grasshoppers to honor fallen Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Grasshoppers announced Wednesday that the team will hold a special tribute to fallen Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan later this month. The Grasshoppers will honor Horan's life, service and sacrifice during their August 16 home game against the Greenville Drive. Horan was shot...