Fred Douglas Hawkins III, 26, was shot during a large gathering on Cody Drive in Winston-Salem on the night of May 18, 2019. Known to family and friends as Freddie Bandz, he was a musician and member of the group Plug Brothers Ent., and a father to his daughter Kaylin KayKay Hawkins. Fred was taken to the hospital with injuries and died on May 21, 2019. Another victim, 23-year-old Jalen Cockerham, was killed at the scene and three other people were wounded.

The shooting involved a large crowd and investigators report that many witnesses have not yet been interviewed. If anyone has information about that night or knew Freddie Bandz, please come forward to assist the investigation.