On the evening of June 10, 2023, 30-year-old Ethan Bain was fatally shot in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 10 p.m. in the 2700 block of Reynolds Park Road, where they found Bain in a parking lot with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Investigations revealed that Bain had been attending a party in the area.
During the event, he became involved in a verbal altercation with multiple individuals. As Bain attempted to leave the party, he was shot. At the time, there was no immediate suspect information available.
Subsequent police work led to the identification of 28-year-old Daschade David Bishop as a suspect. A warrant for his arrest was issued on June 15, 2023. Bishop was located and apprehended by U.S. Marshals in the Detroit, Michigan area on July 5, 2023. He was held in Michigan pending extradition and was returned to North Carolina on July 25, 2023. Upon his return, Bishop was charged with murder and held at the Forsyth County Detention Center without bond.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Bain's death remains active. Authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or any potential motives. The Winston-Salem Police Department continues to urge anyone with information related to the case to come forward.
This incident marked the 27th homicide in Winston-Salem for the year 2023, reflecting a concerning increase compared to the same period in 2022, which had 20 homicides. The community has been urged to assist law enforcement in addressing the rise in violent crimes by providing any relevant information to aid ongoing investigations.
