On January 20, 2023, at approximately 8:09 p.m., 32-year-old Rashaad Devaughn Pitts was fatally shot while waiting in the drive-thru of a Popeyes restaurant located at 500 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers found Pitts deceased in the parking lot, having succumbed to gunshot wounds.
Witnesses reported that a vehicle approached Pitts's car in the drive-thru lane, and an occupant fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.
Despite immediate investigative efforts, no suspects were identified in the initial aftermath of the shooting.
In the months following the incident, the Winston-Salem Police Department continued to investigate the case but did not publicly announce any arrests or identification of suspects related to Pitts's death. As of December 2024, there have been no reported developments indicating that any individuals have been charged or apprehended in connection with this homicide.
The lack of progress in the investigation has left the community seeking answers and justice for Pitts's untimely death. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information about the case to come forward to assist in solving this crime.
