Winston-Salem Man Sentenced for 2023 Murder
Khalil Adur-Rahman received a prison sentence for the 2023 shooting death of Carlos Leon Rice.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Criminal Justice
Khalil Adur-Rahman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on October 13, 2026, in connection with a shooting that occurred in April 2023. The 22-year-old was subsequently sentenced to 17 to 21 years in state prison.
Why it matters
The guilty plea resolves the criminal case regarding the death of Carlos Leon Rice, who was found on Anson Street after being shot. The sentencing follows the suspect's extradition from New York to face charges in Forsyth County.
Khalil Adur-Rahman, age 22, received a prison sentence of 17 to 21 years following his guilty plea. The legal proceedings were finalized in Forsyth County court.
The players
Khalil Adur-Rahman
He is a 22-year-old man who was arrested in New York and extradited to Forsyth County for the murder of Carlos Leon Rice.
Carlos Leon Rice
He was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on Anson Street in April 2023.
The details
Investigators used phone records and witness statements to link Adur-Rahman to the scene of the shooting in the 600 block of Anson Street. Officers discovered the victim on April 30, 2023, at approximately 4:20 p.m.
Timeline
April 2023: Carlos Leon Rice was shot and killed.
April 30, 2023: Officers discovered the victim on Anson Street.
October 13, 2026: Khalil Adur-Rahman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
Legal Context
The sentence imposed falls within the established parameters defined by the North Carolina sentencing grid for Class B1 felonies. This outcome reflects the standard judicial application for violent crimes prosecuted within Forsyth County.
The resolution of this case concludes a local investigation that spanned multiple states following the 2023 incident. Residents can note that the legal process has reached its conclusion with the sentencing of the identified suspect.
The takeaway
The successful prosecution emphasizes the role of digital evidence and witness testimony in solving cold cases. Families seeking information on local court outcomes can monitor public record databases for similar case closures.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the area, visit the Criminal Justice section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WXII.
