On November 4, 2023, at about 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at 3533 North Glenn Avenue in Winston-Salem and found 41-year-old Jerry Lee Hairston Jr, known as Peanut, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. The death was counted as the city’s 42nd homicide that year.

Hairston was born June 6, 1982, and was a lifelong Winston-Salem resident. He attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools and worked in the service and restaurant industries, including K&W Cafeteria. He is survived by his mother Susan Pierce, a son, sisters, stepchildren, and other relatives and friends. He was described as devoted to his family, his Islamic faith, and his community.

The Winston-Salem Police Criminal Investigations Division opened an investigation. On November 28, 2023, a person was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact to murder; the probe remained active and detectives asked the public for information. If anyone knew Jerry or saw activity around North Glenn Avenue that night, can you share what you remember?