Stephon Lane Gore, a 23-year-old male from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, tragically died on August 10, 2020. According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, Gore's death was determined to be an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on North Claremont Avenue. Gore was attempting to access his firearm while seated in a vehicle when the gun discharged, causing a fatal injury to his leg.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Gore lying in the road. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office and detectives with the police department confirmed that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted. Authorities are still investigating why Gore was trying to access his gun at the time of the incident.
There have been no arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Gore's death, as it has been classified as an accidental shooting. The police have not found any evidence to suggest that the incident was anything other than an accident. The investigation remains open as authorities continue to seek information on why Gore was attempting to retrieve his firearm.
