CONTACT: Brent Campbell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHONE: 336-727-2696 September 1, 2021

CELL: 336-972-9371
EMAIL: bcampbell@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

WS/FCS Superintendent Addresses Shooting at Mount Tabor

Today was a traumatic day for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, and one that will not
soon be forgotten. We lost one of our Mount Tabor students in a senseless shooting and we are
all heartbroken. 

“First, I want to extend my sympathy and prayers to the family of our deceased student and to
all students, staff, and parents at Mt. Tabor, who have had to endure the unthinkable today.
Please know the entire district is with you,” said WS/FCS Superintendent Tricia McManus.

McManus went on to say, “I want to thank parents across the district for their patience and
understanding during our preventative lockdowns, which were done out of an abundance of
caution and to assist our law enforcement partners with their investigation. I know how awful it
must have been to be separated from your children during this incident, and I am sure that you
held your children tighter when they arrived home this afternoon.”

Superintendent McManus publicly thanked the staff at Mount Tabor High School as they
immediately responded to the shooting victim and secured the building and kept all other
students safe.  She said, “Their bravery and quick thinking cannot go unnoticed.”

WS/FCS says thank you to our law enforcement partners who responded quickly and without
hesitation. Law enforcement has made the district aware that the suspect is in custody tonight.

Mount Tabor High School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. Counselors and
the WS/FCS Crisis Team will be available at an offsite location for parents, students, and staff
of Mount Tabor. Specific details are being communicated to Mount Tabor families and staff.
The district also wants parents to know that any children experiencing distress or anxiety related
to this incident are encouraged to reach out to your school counselor for support.

The safety of our students is our most important priority, and the district assures you it will be
reviewing all the details of this incident. WS/FCS will continue to keep everyone informed.

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