1 killed on 25th Street; 31-year-old arrested, Winston-Salem police say
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1 killed on 25th Street; 31-year-old arrested, Winston-Salem police say
Updated: 6:19 PM EDT Aug 16, 2025
Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department said they are investigating a homicide after a 28-year-old woman was shot and killed Saturday morning.Around 7:20 a.m., officers said they were called to the 1200 block of East 25th Street. Police told WXII that a single victim was found. When officers arrived, they said they found Breanna Hunter, 28, suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced her dead. Her next of kin has been notified. Through investigative efforts, detectives said they developed probable cause to charge Troy Brown, 31, with general murder. A mugshot was not released.At this time, there is no word on what led to the shooting, however, police said the incident appears to be isolated. This is a developing story; check back for updates. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereWatch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —
Officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department said they are investigating a homicide after a 28-year-old woman was shot and killed Saturday morning.
Around 7:20 a.m., officers said they were called to the 1200 block of East 25th Street. Police told WXII that a single victim was found. When officers arrived, they said they found Breanna Hunter, 28, suffering from a gunshot wound.
EMS responded to the scene and pronounced her dead. Her next of kin has been notified.
Through investigative efforts, detectives said they developed probable cause to charge Troy Brown, 31, with general murder. A mugshot was not released.
At this time, there is no word on what led to the shooting, however, police said the incident appears to be isolated.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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