On the night of June 18, 2024, a shooting at a residence on Edgeware Road in Winston-Salem left two men critically wounded. Officers arriving at about 11:15 p.m. found 61-year-old Rex Dion Payne dead at the scene and 62-year-old Travis Anthony Leslie transported to a hospital. Mr. Leslie died of his injuries on June 20, 2024. Both men lived in the home and were reported to be acquainted.

The Winston-Salem Police Department opened an active investigation to identify whoever carried out the shootings. No arrests have been announced and the suspect or suspects remain unidentified. The incident was cited as part of a broader increase in violent crime in the city, prompting local law enforcement to step up patrols and other preventive measures. A memorial service for Mr. Leslie was held June 29, 2024, at Russell Funeral Home Chapel in Winston-Salem.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department or Crime Stoppers.