Community Safety Advisory: Shooting reported at area school

December 10, 2024 5:01 p.m.

Wake Forest wants to make its community aware of a reported shooting near Reynolds High School and Wiley Middle School (about three miles from both Wake Forest’s Reynolda Campus and Wake Downtown). Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools have put both schools on lockdown and are updating parents and students about what to do. 

There is no reason to believe that the suspect in the reported shooting is on or near campus. The campus community will be updated should the risk to our area change. 

Follow the Winston-Salem Police Department’s X account and other local news sources for updates as the situation develops. 

We are aware that this situation may be particularly challenging for Wake Forest faculty and staff with students at these schools and this incident may prompt difficult emotions for people in our community for a variety of reasons. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take advantage of support resources.

• The University Counseling Center provides crisis assistance for urgent mental health needs 24 hours a day at 336.758.5273. Students can also contact 336-758-CARE or we.wfu.edu 24 hours a day for assistance and support for themselves or a friend.
• The Emergency Assistance Program is available to faculty and staff for assessment, referral and follow-up services.