Winston-Salem educator who knew teen who was fatally shot discusses teenage violence

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Time and time again, law enforcement leaders in the Triad have called out violence among teenagers as “senseless.” Now, one educator sat down with FOX8, echoing their frustration.

According to Winston-Salem Police Chief William Penn Jr., six teens have been killed in the community this year.

Jaquavion Lewis, Destiny Queterio-Avila, Alan Lopez, Cameron Napper, Denori McClellan, and one more unnamed teenager are on the list of homicides in Winston-Salem for 2025. The oldest is 19, and the youngest is 13…

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