WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has been taken into custody in connection to a shooting investigation, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
At around 12:37 a.m. on Saturday, officers came to the 2000 block of Peachtree Street after getting a report of a shooting.
At the scene, police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Investigators say the victim knew the suspect and the shooting was not a random act.
Later that same day, police obtained warrants for Michael Daniel Aguilar, 20, of Winston-Salem, on the following charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury
- Discharging a firearm within the city limits
Aguilar would be taken into custody at around 11 p.m. on Saturday night and taken to the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. He is being held on a $50,000 secured bond.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700, Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800, or En Espanol (336) 728-3904. You can also view “Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County” on Facebook.
A Crime Stoppers Tip Form can also be located online. Information provided to Crime Stoppers may be provided anonymously.
The Text-A-Tip Program can be reached at (336) 276-1717 and allows you to text tips, photos, and videos to the Winston-Salem Police Department.
Source: Fox 8 News Channel