Donald Bernard Lowery Jr., a 35-year-old African American man from Winston-Salem, NC, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2021. He was shot while sitting in his car outside the On Your Way Mart on East 12th Street. Two males approached Lowery's car and fired several rounds at him before fleeing the scene on foot. Despite immediate medical attention and efforts to save him, Lowery succumbed to his injuries at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The Winston-Salem Police Department launched
an investigation into the incident. Surveillance footage from the area helped identify the suspects, who were later apprehended. One of the suspects, a 15-year-old, was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping related to a separate incident in Greensboro. The other suspect, also a teenager, faced charges for firing into an occupied vehicle. The investigation is ongoing, and the police department has requested public assistance in gathering more information about the case.
Lowery's death marked the 13th homicide in Winston-Salem for that year, highlighting a concerning rise in violent crime in the area. The community and Lowery's family have been deeply affected by his loss, and the police continue to seek justice for him.
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