UPDATE at 9:58 a.m., March 27
By Leila Merrill
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives have arrested two men in connection with the shooting of a fire chief and another man, WGHP reported.
The fire chief has been identified as Walkertown Fire Department Chief Ross Flynt, 29, and the other shooting victim has been described as a 41-year-old man. Both were reported to be in stable condition.
Flynt was on-duty and with a group of fellow firefighters eating lunch. The other victims had picked up food and was leaving.
Investigators have not yet determined whether the men were intended targets or collateral injuries.
A statement from the fire department reads:
“Yesterday’s events have been shocking to the Flynt family, the community, and the Fire Service family. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the first responders who were present and responded to the scene to render aid to Ross and others who were injured during yesterday’s event. Additionally, we extend our appreciation to the medical staff at Atrium Baptist Medical Center who continue to provide care to Ross’s injuries. The Walkertown Fire Department would also like to convey our positive thoughts and prayers to all who were impacted by the incident, especially for the speedy recovery of Chief Flynt and the second individual who was injured during this tragedy”
Original report:
By FireRescue1 staff
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An on-duty firefighter and a civilian were shot Friday afternoon while having lunch at a restaurant in Winston-Salem, N.C., reported FirefighterCloseCalls.com.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital. The firefighter is reportedly in stable condition, and the civilian is in critical condition.
The shooting took place at Kermit’s Hot Dog House, located at 2200 Thomasville Rd.