On the night of October 13, 2023, around 10:24 p.m., 39-year-old Natalie Carter and her 19-year-old daughter Miya were outside their home on East 23rd Street in Winston-Salem when a vehicle drove up and someone inside opened fire. Both were hit; Natalie was critically injured and died at a local hospital on October 15. Miya sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

Investigators say the shooting appears to have been targeted, but the motive has not been released and no arrests have been reported. The city recorded its 40th homicide for 2023 with this death, up from 28 through the same point in 2022. Miya has publicly appealed for information and described the deep loss to her family.

Anyone who knew Natalie or saw activity on East 23rd Street that evening is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department or Crime Stoppers with any information.