Darryl Rice Jr shot and killed at private party in Winston-Salem

HOMICIDE: On January 29, 2023, at 5:18 AM, officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department responded to 1254 N. Liberty Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 29-year-old Darryl Rice Jr. suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in front of the business, which is a location that was rented out for a private party. Despite life-saving measures, Mr. Rice succumbed to his injuries and died on the scene.

Two additional victims arrived at local hospitals, one transported by Forsyth County EMS from a private residence and one that was driven to the hospital by friends.

A 17-year-old juvenile victim was transported by Forsyth County EMS and is currently listed in critical condition. Rodney Lee Lindsay Jr. (age 23) was transported to an area hospital by friends and is also currently listed in critical condition.

Detectives with the Winston-Salem Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and have assumed investigative responsibility and follow-up. The preliminary investigation indicates an argument began inside of the business, continued outside, and shortly thereafter individuals began shooting outside of the business.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700, Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800, or En Espanol 336-728-3904. The Crime Stoppers Tip Form can also be located online at https://www.cityofws.org/…/Crimestoppers-Tip-Form-100. Information provided to Crime Stoppers may be provided anonymously.

The Text-A-Tip Program can be reached at 336-276-1717 and allows you to text tips, photos and videos to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Please note that such text tips may not be made anonymously.