On February 27, 2023, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a violent altercation erupted outside Gatsby's Pub, located at 1157 Burke Street in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The confrontation involved a large group, and during the ensuing chaos, multiple gunshots were fired. Tragically, 35-year-old Quante Donnell Wilder sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Despite prompt life-saving efforts by first responders, Wilder succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, law enforcement swiftly identified 19-year-old Winston-Salem resident, Nehemiah Chandler, as a suspect. Chandler was apprehended and charged with murder. He was subsequently held without bond at the Forsyth County Detention Center, with his initial court appearance scheduled for February 28, 2023.
As the investigation progressed, authorities identified a second suspect, 19-year-old Jason Efren Cisneros Olmedo. On March 21, 2023, Olmedo was arrested in Stokesdale by U.S. Marshals. He faced charges related to Wilder's murder and was also held without bond at the Forsyth County Detention Center, with a court appearance scheduled for March 22, 2023.
The tragic death of Quante Donnell Wilder marked the 13th homicide in Winston-Salem for the year 2023, reflecting a concerning increase in violent incidents compared to the same period in the previous year. In response to this tragedy, family members and community leaders have called for an end to gun violence, emphasizing the profound impact such incidents have on families and neighborhoods.
