Man shot by unknown suspect in 17th block of Winston-Salem.

"Winston-Salem Police responded Dec. 21 at 12:58pm to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of E. 17th Street. Officers located the victim, Dasean Hunter, 19, who had sustained a single gunshot wound to his lower body. Hunter, who resides at 1050 E. 17th Street, was involved in a verbal altercation with the unknown suspect just before the shooting occurred. The suspect is described as a black male, 16-25 years in age, with a dark complexion. He was wearing a dark grey toboggan, black hoodie, light colored pants and armed with a handgun.

Hunter was transported by ambulance to the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, where he was treated and released.

The investigation into this incident is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336)773-7700 or CrimeStoppers at (336)727-2800."

- A Police Report