Winston-Salem, North Carolina – A Winston-Salem man has been taken into custody on Friday, charged with a homicide that occurred earlier this month in the city. The authorities have identified the suspect as Jake Tywone Gainey IV, 31, residing on North Cleveland Avenue, allegedly involved in the shooting death of Rashad Akeem Sims, 37, from Stockton Street.
According to the Winston-Salem police department, Gainey was apprehended at 11:30 a.m. on Friday by U.S. Marshals and a police SWAT team at the 2900 block of Lasmit Drive. He is currently being held at the Forsyth County Jail, denied any opportunity for bond, and is scheduled for his court appearance on Monday in Forsyth District Court.
The incident took place on June 10 when law enforcement officers responded to a shooting report at 11:46 p.m. in the 5000 block of Eltha Drive. Upon arrival, they found Sims suffering from gunshot wounds, who was then rushed to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, Sims succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment.
The police have disclosed that both the suspect, Gainey, and the victim, Sims, shared a familiar acquaintance. Detectives are diligently pursuing the investigation to gather more insights into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the community remains unsettled by the violence that has transpired. The local authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to step forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
Gainey’s arrest brings a semblance of closure to the case, but the loss of Sims continues to resonate within the Winston-Salem community, prompting reflections on ways to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring in the future.