Two Arrested in Drive-by Shooting of NC Firefighter

March 26, 2022
A Winston-Salem firefighter was injured after being shot while he was eating with his crew outside a hot dog stand.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that two injured, including a Winston-Salem firefighter Friday.

Ross Flynt, 29, and his crew were eating outside Kermit's Hot Dog House when a car entered the parking lot and the occupants opened fire around 2:30 p.m. 

Police say Elijah Tyshawn Staton, 18, and Kristan Jevon Allen, 21, were charged with two counts each of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury with Intent to Kill, and Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Property, according to WXII12.com.

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The shooting occurred as another customer was exiting the restaurant, and the car fled from the scene. The rest of the crew began treating the two victims.

Flynn and a civilian were taken Atrium Baptist Medical Center where they were listed in stable condition. 

Police say the motive for the shooting is not clear.

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