On February 13, 2018, 39-year-old Ramiro Marin Mendoza was found dead on Mount Vernon Avenue in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Mendoza was discovered near his vehicle after being shot multiple times; police responded following reports of gunshots around 9:30 a.m.

Witnesses told investigators two men with guns were at the scene. One witness said Mendoza was sitting in his SUV when two men who appeared to know him got out of a Mustang, walked to a nearby house, then returned and forced Mendoza from his vehicle before one of the men shot him. That same witness and others linked the location to regular drug deals, and investigators later connected the killing to a large cocaine transaction. A different witness claimed they came with Mendoza to buy marijuana but was judged inconsistent about involvement in the shooting and the drug activity.

Antione Rasha Majett was identified by witnesses and arrested days later. If anyone knew Mendoza, the Mustang occupants, or saw activity on Mount Vernon Avenue that morning, please share what was seen.