Three Charged After Teen Fight at Park Leads to Deadly Mass Shooting in North Carolina
3635 Sally Kirk Rd
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Summary
- On April 20, 2026, at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a preplanned fight between two teenage girls drew a group of about 15 teens and adults who gathered to watch or take part.
- As multiple fights broke out at the park, Daniel Milian and Joel Gamble-Toliver pulled out guns and opened fire, with Milian shooting toward Erubey Romero Medina and Gamble-Toliver firing into the crowd.
- Medina and Milian were killed, five others were injured, and several individuals, including Yamilet Jimenez-Milian, Steven Villanueva, and Gamble-Toliver, were later charged in connection to the incident.
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Police charged Yamilet Jimenez-Milian with felony inciting a riot, while Steven Villanueva was also charged as an adult and Joel Gamble-Toliver faces felony child abuse and riot charges.
Authorities said the shooting began when Daniel Milian and Joel Gamble-Toliver pulled out guns during the fight, with Milian firing toward Medina and Gamble-Toliver firing into the crowd, hitting multiple people.
Investigators said two separate conflicts were happening at the same time, involving Erubey Romero Medina and Daniel Milian, as well as Joel Gamble-Toliver and Steven Villanueva.
Police said the fight was arranged by a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, drawing about 15 teens and adults who showed up to watch, record, or take part, according to news sources.
One victim was found in the park, while the other was located in a nearby parking lot. Officials confirmed one of the teens was a student in the local school district.
The two victims killed have been identified as 17-year-old Erubey Romero Medina and 16-year-old Daniel Jimenez Millian. Both were found pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured teens were transported for treatment with conditions ranging from critical to minor. Authorities say some of those shot may have been involved in the fight, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Two teenagers, identified as a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, were killed at the scene. Five others were found shot in a nearby parking lot off Robinhood Road, including four girls ages 14, 15, 17, and 19, and an 18-year-old boy.
A total of seven teenagers were injured in the shooting, including two who were killed and five others who were shot.
Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School were locked down as a precaution while police investigated, but classes continued as normal. No students or staff were at risk.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were fatally wounded in the shooting at Leinbach Park this morning.
Police have reiterated that this incident was NOT an active shooter, but rather, a shooting that stemmed from a planned fight.
The Winston-Salem Police Department confirmed the road closures in the area on X (formerly Twitter) - Norman Road at Robinhood Road and Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road. Robinhood Road remains open, but heavy traffic has been reported. Additionally, Leinbach Park closed until further notice as this is where the incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing, per local news.
Police are asking people to avoid the area so emergency crews can respond safely.
The Robinhood Road Family YMCA also said the facility was inaccessible because of the incident.
Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold as a precaution.
Three people were taken to area hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately known.
Authorities said the scene remains active, and they do not yet know how many people were involved.
Police said the situation escalated into a shooting while officers were on the way.
Officers were called around 9:52 a.m. to the area of Sally Kirk Road for a reported fight.
Winston-Salem police are responding to an active shooting that began as a fight Monday morning near Leinbach Park.
Incident reported at 3635 Sally Kirk Rd.
Police charged Yamilet Jimenez-Milian with felony inciting a riot, while Steven Villanueva was also charged as an adult and Joel Gamble-Toliver faces felony child abuse and riot charges.
Authorities said the shooting began when Daniel Milian and Joel Gamble-Toliver pulled out guns during the fight, with Milian firing toward Medina and Gamble-Toliver firing into the crowd, hitting multiple people.
Investigators said two separate conflicts were happening at the same time, involving Erubey Romero Medina and Daniel Milian, as well as Joel Gamble-Toliver and Steven Villanueva.
Police said the fight was arranged by a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, drawing about 15 teens and adults who showed up to watch, record, or take part, according to news sources.
One victim was found in the park, while the other was located in a nearby parking lot. Officials confirmed one of the teens was a student in the local school district.
The two victims killed have been identified as 17-year-old Erubey Romero Medina and 16-year-old Daniel Jimenez Millian. Both were found pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured teens were transported for treatment with conditions ranging from critical to minor. Authorities say some of those shot may have been involved in the fight, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Two teenagers, identified as a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, were killed at the scene. Five others were found shot in a nearby parking lot off Robinhood Road, including four girls ages 14, 15, 17, and 19, and an 18-year-old boy.
A total of seven teenagers were injured in the shooting, including two who were killed and five others who were shot.
Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School were locked down as a precaution while police investigated, but classes continued as normal. No students or staff were at risk.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were fatally wounded in the shooting at Leinbach Park this morning.
Police have reiterated that this incident was NOT an active shooter, but rather, a shooting that stemmed from a planned fight.
The Winston-Salem Police Department confirmed the road closures in the area on X (formerly Twitter) - Norman Road at Robinhood Road and Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road. Robinhood Road remains open, but heavy traffic has been reported. Additionally, Leinbach Park closed until further notice as this is where the incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing, per local news.
Police are asking people to avoid the area so emergency crews can respond safely.
The Robinhood Road Family YMCA also said the facility was inaccessible because of the incident.
Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold as a precaution.
Three people were taken to area hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately known.
Authorities said the scene remains active, and they do not yet know how many people were involved.
Police said the situation escalated into a shooting while officers were on the way.
Officers were called around 9:52 a.m. to the area of Sally Kirk Road for a reported fight.
Winston-Salem police are responding to an active shooting that began as a fight Monday morning near Leinbach Park.
Incident reported at 3635 Sally Kirk Rd.
Police charged Yamilet Jimenez-Milian with felony inciting a riot, while Steven Villanueva was also charged as an adult and Joel Gamble-Toliver faces felony child abuse and riot charges.
Authorities said the shooting began when Daniel Milian and Joel Gamble-Toliver pulled out guns during the fight, with Milian firing toward Medina and Gamble-Toliver firing into the crowd, hitting multiple people.
Investigators said two separate conflicts were happening at the same time, involving Erubey Romero Medina and Daniel Milian, as well as Joel Gamble-Toliver and Steven Villanueva.
Police said the fight was arranged by a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, drawing about 15 teens and adults who showed up to watch, record, or take part, according to news sources.
One victim was found in the park, while the other was located in a nearby parking lot. Officials confirmed one of the teens was a student in the local school district.
The two victims killed have been identified as 17-year-old Erubey Romero Medina and 16-year-old Daniel Jimenez Millian. Both were found pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured teens were transported for treatment with conditions ranging from critical to minor. Authorities say some of those shot may have been involved in the fight, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Two teenagers, identified as a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, were killed at the scene. Five others were found shot in a nearby parking lot off Robinhood Road, including four girls ages 14, 15, 17, and 19, and an 18-year-old boy.
A total of seven teenagers were injured in the shooting, including two who were killed and five others who were shot.
Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School were locked down as a precaution while police investigated, but classes continued as normal. No students or staff were at risk.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were fatally wounded in the shooting at Leinbach Park this morning.
Police have reiterated that this incident was NOT an active shooter, but rather, a shooting that stemmed from a planned fight.
The Winston-Salem Police Department confirmed the road closures in the area on X (formerly Twitter) - Norman Road at Robinhood Road and Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road. Robinhood Road remains open, but heavy traffic has been reported. Additionally, Leinbach Park closed until further notice as this is where the incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing, per local news.
Police are asking people to avoid the area so emergency crews can respond safely.
The Robinhood Road Family YMCA also said the facility was inaccessible because of the incident.
Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold as a precaution.
Three people were taken to area hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately known.
Authorities said the scene remains active, and they do not yet know how many people were involved.
Police said the situation escalated into a shooting while officers were on the way.
Officers were called around 9:52 a.m. to the area of Sally Kirk Road for a reported fight.
Winston-Salem police are responding to an active shooting that began as a fight Monday morning near Leinbach Park.
Incident reported at 3635 Sally Kirk Rd.
Police charged Yamilet Jimenez-Milian with felony inciting a riot, while Steven Villanueva was also charged as an adult and Joel Gamble-Toliver faces felony child abuse and riot charges.
Authorities said the shooting began when Daniel Milian and Joel Gamble-Toliver pulled out guns during the fight, with Milian firing toward Medina and Gamble-Toliver firing into the crowd, hitting multiple people.
Investigators said two separate conflicts were happening at the same time, involving Erubey Romero Medina and Daniel Milian, as well as Joel Gamble-Toliver and Steven Villanueva.
Police said the fight was arranged by a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, drawing about 15 teens and adults who showed up to watch, record, or take part, according to news sources.
One victim was found in the park, while the other was located in a nearby parking lot. Officials confirmed one of the teens was a student in the local school district.
The two victims killed have been identified as 17-year-old Erubey Romero Medina and 16-year-old Daniel Jimenez Millian. Both were found pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured teens were transported for treatment with conditions ranging from critical to minor. Authorities say some of those shot may have been involved in the fight, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Two teenagers, identified as a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, were killed at the scene. Five others were found shot in a nearby parking lot off Robinhood Road, including four girls ages 14, 15, 17, and 19, and an 18-year-old boy.
A total of seven teenagers were injured in the shooting, including two who were killed and five others who were shot.
Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School were locked down as a precaution while police investigated, but classes continued as normal. No students or staff were at risk.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were fatally wounded in the shooting at Leinbach Park this morning.
Police have reiterated that this incident was NOT an active shooter, but rather, a shooting that stemmed from a planned fight.
The Winston-Salem Police Department confirmed the road closures in the area on X (formerly Twitter) - Norman Road at Robinhood Road and Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road. Robinhood Road remains open, but heavy traffic has been reported. Additionally, Leinbach Park closed until further notice as this is where the incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing, per local news.
Police are asking people to avoid the area so emergency crews can respond safely.
The Robinhood Road Family YMCA also said the facility was inaccessible because of the incident.
Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold as a precaution.
Three people were taken to area hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately known.
Authorities said the scene remains active, and they do not yet know how many people were involved.
Police said the situation escalated into a shooting while officers were on the way.
Officers were called around 9:52 a.m. to the area of Sally Kirk Road for a reported fight.
Winston-Salem police are responding to an active shooting that began as a fight Monday morning near Leinbach Park.
Incident reported at 3635 Sally Kirk Rd.
Police charged Yamilet Jimenez-Milian with felony inciting a riot, while Steven Villanueva was also charged as an adult and Joel Gamble-Toliver faces felony child abuse and riot charges.
Authorities said the shooting began when Daniel Milian and Joel Gamble-Toliver pulled out guns during the fight, with Milian firing toward Medina and Gamble-Toliver firing into the crowd, hitting multiple people.
Investigators said two separate conflicts were happening at the same time, involving Erubey Romero Medina and Daniel Milian, as well as Joel Gamble-Toliver and Steven Villanueva.
Police said the fight was arranged by a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl, drawing about 15 teens and adults who showed up to watch, record, or take part, according to news sources.
One victim was found in the park, while the other was located in a nearby parking lot. Officials confirmed one of the teens was a student in the local school district.
The two victims killed have been identified as 17-year-old Erubey Romero Medina and 16-year-old Daniel Jimenez Millian. Both were found pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured teens were transported for treatment with conditions ranging from critical to minor. Authorities say some of those shot may have been involved in the fight, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Two teenagers, identified as a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old, were killed at the scene. Five others were found shot in a nearby parking lot off Robinhood Road, including four girls ages 14, 15, 17, and 19, and an 18-year-old boy.
A total of seven teenagers were injured in the shooting, including two who were killed and five others who were shot.
Jefferson Middle and Mount Tabor High School were locked down as a precaution while police investigated, but classes continued as normal. No students or staff were at risk.
According to updates sourced via local news outlets, two people were fatally wounded in the shooting at Leinbach Park this morning.
Police have reiterated that this incident was NOT an active shooter, but rather, a shooting that stemmed from a planned fight.
The Winston-Salem Police Department confirmed the road closures in the area on X (formerly Twitter) - Norman Road at Robinhood Road and Sally Kirk Road at Norman Road. Robinhood Road remains open, but heavy traffic has been reported. Additionally, Leinbach Park closed until further notice as this is where the incident occurred.
The investigation is ongoing, per local news.
Police are asking people to avoid the area so emergency crews can respond safely.
The Robinhood Road Family YMCA also said the facility was inaccessible because of the incident.
Jefferson Middle School and Mount Tabor High School were placed on secure hold as a precaution.
Three people were taken to area hospitals, but their conditions were not immediately known.
Authorities said the scene remains active, and they do not yet know how many people were involved.
Police said the situation escalated into a shooting while officers were on the way.
Officers were called around 9:52 a.m. to the area of Sally Kirk Road for a reported fight.
Winston-Salem police are responding to an active shooting that began as a fight Monday morning near Leinbach Park.
Incident reported at 3635 Sally Kirk Rd.
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2 children died! And yall making it about race! Race don’t matter when two kids are no longer with us or their families
Their parents are on here defending them and we wonder why there are repetitive issues
Every time someone tragically dies you guys get on here and try to manipulate it to fit your personal agenda. People are dead. Have some decorum and respect
"Teens" again huh? Even though some are in their late 20s. If only their was another identifying factor. I forgot... we have to coddle the "teens" or they will get offended and cancel us all for recognizing patterns
2 children died! And yall making it about race! Race don’t matter when two kids are no longer with us or their families
Their parents are on here defending them and we wonder why there are repetitive issues
Every time someone tragically dies you guys get on here and try to manipulate it to fit your personal agenda. People are dead. Have some decorum and respect
"Teens" again huh? Even though some are in their late 20s. If only their was another identifying factor. I forgot... we have to coddle the "teens" or they will get offended and cancel us all for recognizing patterns
2 children died! And yall making it about race! Race don’t matter when two kids are no longer with us or their families
Their parents are on here defending them and we wonder why there are repetitive issues
Every time someone tragically dies you guys get on here and try to manipulate it to fit your personal agenda. People are dead. Have some decorum and respect
"Teens" again huh? Even though some are in their late 20s. If only their was another identifying factor. I forgot... we have to coddle the "teens" or they will get offended and cancel us all for recognizing patterns
2 children died! And yall making it about race! Race don’t matter when two kids are no longer with us or their families
Their parents are on here defending them and we wonder why there are repetitive issues
Every time someone tragically dies you guys get on here and try to manipulate it to fit your personal agenda. People are dead. Have some decorum and respect
"Teens" again huh? Even though some are in their late 20s. If only their was another identifying factor. I forgot... we have to coddle the "teens" or they will get offended and cancel us all for recognizing patterns
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2 children died! And yall making it about race! Race don’t matter when two kids are no longer with us or their families
Their parents are on here defending them and we wonder why there are repetitive issues
Every time someone tragically dies you guys get on here and try to manipulate it to fit your personal agenda. People are dead. Have some decorum and respect
"Teens" again huh? Even though some are in their late 20s. If only their was another identifying factor. I forgot... we have to coddle the "teens" or they will get offended and cancel us all for recognizing patterns