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Rex Dion Payne

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of June 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Winston-Salem police responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Edgeware Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals with gunshot wounds: 61-year-old Rex Dion Payne and 62-year-old Travis Anthony Leslie. Payne was pronounced dead at the scene, while Leslie was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Tragically, Leslie succumbed to his injuries on June 20, 2024, elevating the case to a double homicide ...Read More
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  • FOX8 WGHP: 2nd victim dies after Winston-Salem shooting at home on Edgeware Road, police say
  • WXII: Winston-Salem Police is looking for answers after a deadly shooting on Edgeware Road
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    Victim Details

    Rex Dion Payne

    Male

    Black / African American

    Winston-salem

    NC

    2024-06-18

    61

    Rex

    Dion Payne

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the investigation into the tragic deaths of Rex Payne and Travis Leslie, and s... ...Read More
    12/14/2024
    Does anyone else find it chilling that the suspect was charged only as an accessory after murder? It... ...Read More
    08/21/2024
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