Winston-Salem Police Charged Man in Shooting
Traymont Pate faces thirteen felony counts after an incident involving six victims on Dellabrook Road.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Violence
Winston-Salem police charged 18-year-old Traymont Pate with 13 felonies following a shooting that occurred on May 30. The suspect allegedly fired a handgun into an occupied dwelling in the 2000 block of Dellabrook Road.
Why it matters
The charges highlight the severity of gun violence in the community, despite no injuries being reported during the incident. Legal proceedings are currently underway to address the criminal conduct involving six victims.
Traymont Pate faces six counts of assault with a deadly weapon and seven counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. He is currently being held at the Forsyth County Detention Center without bond.
The players
Traymont Pate
He is the 18-year-old suspect charged with 13 felonies following a shooting incident.
Winston-Salem Police Department
The local agency responsible for investigating the incident and securing the arrest of the suspect.
Forsyth County Detention Center
The local facility where the suspect is currently being held without bond while awaiting further legal proceedings.
The details
Traymont Corshad-Melikye Pate allegedly shot a handgun into a house occupied by four men and two women. Authorities issued an arrest warrant for the suspect on June 3, leading to his current detention.
Timeline
The shooting occurred in Winston-Salem on May 30.
Police issued an arrest warrant for the suspect on June 3.
A disposition hearing for the suspect is scheduled for Nov. 30.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard prosecution pattern for multiple charges of discharging firearms into occupied dwellings under the 2024 North Carolina assault with a deadly weapon sentencing guidelines. It reflects the broader efforts by the local justice system to aggressively prosecute violent offenses involving multiple victims.
The arrest and detention of the suspect address immediate safety concerns for the residents living on Dellabrook Road. The case remains a matter of local record as the court system works to process the numerous felony charges filed.
The takeaway
The resolution of this case will rely on the upcoming disposition hearing to determine the next steps in the legal process. Residents should remain aware of local security updates and official reports as the judicial system handles the charges.
What happens next
The court has scheduled a disposition hearing for the defendant on November 30.
Further reading
For more information on local safety trends, visit the Violence section.
