Darryl Wayne Smith, 56, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was shot on February 10, 2022, and later found unresponsive at a hospital. Detectives believe the shooting occurred around the 700 block of Jonestown Road before he was transported to medical care. Despite efforts at the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

Known affectionately as Red or RedDog for his bright red hair and love of dogs, Smith was remembered by family and friends as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. Following the shooting, three people were arrested: Melvin Lynn Pruitt, 46, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, general murder, and robbery with a dangerous weapon; Shakeem Mohammad Jones, 28, charged with murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon; and Lakesha Sherelle Cowan, 30, charged with murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. All three were taken into custody without bond.

This was reported as the sixth homicide in Winston-Salem for the year. If anyone has information about what happened on Jonestown Road that day or knew Darryl, please share what you know.