Leinbach Park

Leinbach Park is a public park located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, near Jefferson Middle School. It has recently become newsworthy due to a shooting that occurred there on Monday, April 20, 2026. According to reports, a planned fight among young people escalated, resulting in multiple people being shot. Tragically, two individuals died as a result of the incident. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is involved in the investigation. The park's proximity to a middle school raises concerns about community safety and the potential for youth violence in the area. The event highlights the need for addressing conflict resolution and violence prevention strategies among young people in Winston-Salem.