UPDATE: Police say ‘no active shooter’ as they continue investigations at CAMPUS of Forsyth Tech 

UPDATE March 30 (6.17 pm) – US police have confirmed there is no active shooter on the campus of Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem

Police in Winston-Salem have announced that there is no active shooter on the campus of Forsyth Tech.

A statement by the Winston-Salem police department said that “We can confirm there is no active shooter on the campus of Forsyth Tech”.

The statement added that “There is still an active investigation on the campus”.

They also said, “There are no other threats to any other schools in the area. Anyone with info about this event should call 911 or WSPD non emergency”.

We can confirm there is no active shooter on the campus of Forsyth Tech. There is still an active investigation on the campus. There are no other threats to any other schools in the area. Anyone with info about this event should call 911 or WSPD non emergency at 336-773-7700

— Winston-Salem PD (@cityofwspolice) March 30, 2023

The Winston-Salem police made this statement after they had earlier reported, “At 10:10 a.m. WSPD received a report of a shooting on the main campus of Forsyth Tech Community College.”

The statement also said that “Our officers are on scene and assisting. Information will be provided as it becomes available. #cityofwspolice”.

At 10:10 a.m. WSPD received a report of a shooting on the main campus of Forsyth Tech Community College. Our officers are on scene and assisting. Information will be provided as it becomes available. #cityofwspolice pic.twitter.com/1kd59oNfjZ

— Winston-Salem PD (@cityofwspolice) March 30, 2023

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UPDATE March 30 (5.50 pm) – An active shooting situation is taking place at the Forsyth Tech CAMPUS as area put under lockdown 

The Forsyth Tech CAMPUS has just announced on Twitter on Thursday, March 30, that an active shooter situation is presently underway.  

This statement comes after gunshots were fired on the campus, earlier today.  

Officials at Forsyth Tech CAMPUS also said that “Law enforcement is on site. The campus is on lockdown with shelter in place for all students, faculty and staff”.  

TechAlert: We are experiencing an active shooter situation. Law enforcement is on site. The campus is on lockdown with shelter in place for all students, faculty and staff.

— Forsyth Tech (@ForsythTechCC) March 30, 2023

Officials report two suspects at large after shots fired at Forsyth Tech CAMPUS in Winston-Salem

Shorts have been reportedly fired at the Forsyth Tech campus which is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 

Official reports cited by WXII12 stated that two suspects are also at large at the campus in the U.S.

This is a breaking news story and we will try to keep you updated as more information becomes available, thank you.

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