Nicholas Penaranda McGregor, a 23-year-old male from Winston-Salem, NC, was tragically found dead on September 20, 2021. The Winston-Salem Police Department responded to a call at around noon and discovered McGregor lying in the front lawn of a residence on East Davidson Avenue, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of Forsyth County EMS, McGregor was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into McGregor's death was immediately classified as a homicide. According to reports, McGregor had been shot several times in the chest. His sister, Kiara McGregor, recounted the harrowing moments leading up to his death. She explained that someone had knocked on their door, and when Nicholas went outside to see who it was, he was shot multiple times. Kiara found her brother lying in the grass, and he died in her arms.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with McGregor's murder. The Winston-Salem Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to help solve the case. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The case remains unsolved, and the community continues to seek justice for Nicholas Penaranda McGregor. His family, particularly his sister Kiara, has been vocal in their plea for help, hoping that someone with knowledge of the incident will provide the necessary information to bring the perpetrator to justice.