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Man Died After Winston-Salem Shooting

A 26-year-old victim died following a shooting early Sunday morning on Goldfloss Street.

Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Violence

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Pedro Pablo Portorreal-Benzant, 26, died following a shooting early Sunday on Goldfloss Street in Winston-Salem, prompting an ongoing police investigation. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

A 26-year-old man, Pedro Pablo Portorreal-Benzant, has died following a shooting in Winston-Salem. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Goldfloss Street early Sunday morning.

Why it matters

The Winston-Salem Police Department has launched an investigation into the shooting. Authorities have identified the incident as isolated, providing some reassurance to the surrounding community.

The Winston-Salem Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is currently investigating the death. Police are accepting tips via English line 336-727-2800 or Spanish line 336-728-3904.

The players

Pedro Pablo Portorreal-Benzant

He was the 26-year-old victim of the shooting incident.

Winston-Salem Police Department

This is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city and handling the current investigation.

Forsyth County EMS

This emergency medical services agency provided initial aid to the victim at the scene.

The details

Officers responded to the 1000 block of Goldfloss Street to find the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite receiving aid from officers and Forsyth County EMS, the victim later died at a medical facility.

Timeline

  1. September 27, 2026: The shooting occurred early Sunday morning.

  2. 12:04 a.m.: Officers arrived on the scene to begin their response.

Legal Context

The investigation follows established Winston-Salem Police Department homicide clearance protocols for isolated incidents. Authorities rely on these investigative standards to process crime scenes and coordinate with local tip lines.

Residents should report any suspicious activity related to this shooting by calling the non-emergency line at 336-773-7700. The police characterize the event as isolated, suggesting no ongoing threat to the immediate neighborhood.

The takeaway

Authorities are encouraging community members to share any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation. Providing tips to the designated lines helps law enforcement move toward resolution in violent crime cases.

Further reading

For more information on public safety incidents, visit the Winston-Salem Violence section.

Man Died After Winston-Salem Shooting