Jamarus Crews, a 46-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 19, 2022, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when police responded to a call about a shooting in the 1600 block of Attucks Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered three individuals suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Jamarus Crews and Ronnie Covington, 34, were pronounced dead at the scene, while Charles Burns, 38, was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that it was an isolated incident, and there were no immediate suspects identified. The Winston-Salem Police Criminal Investigations Division took charge of the case, and the investigation remains active and ongoing. The police have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in solving the case.
Jamarus Crews' death marked the 32nd homicide in Winston-Salem for the year 2022. The community was deeply affected by the loss, and his funeral services were held on December 2, 2022, at Douthit Funeral Services in Winston-Salem. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the lack of immediate arrests have left many questions unanswered, and the authorities continue to seek leads to bring justice to the victims and their families.
