Brandon Deon Patterson, Sr. was a 31-year-old father and Winston-Salem native who worked in food service at Zesto Restaurant. Described by family as a cherished son, grandson, brother, and cousin, he is survived by two sons, Brandon Jr. and Deon.

On the afternoon of October 18, 2023, police responded to a reported shooting in the 800 block of Cameron Avenue around 4:00 p.m. Officers found Patterson with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist hospital and later died of his injuries. His death was the city’s 41st homicide that year.

Investigators identified and arrested a suspect, who was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon and was held in the Forsyth County jail without bond. Any readers with information about the shooting or who knew Brandon are asked to come forward with tips.