WinstonSalem State University student wanted in dorm shooting; 9 pounds of marijuana seized in drug bust
Apr 14, 2025
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem State University student has been charged in a shooting that took place in a residence hall on April 11, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department
At around 6:34 p.m. on April 11, Winston-Salem police officers came to a residence hall on WSSU'
s campus after getting a report of a shooting.
At the scene, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound in a study room inside the dorm. The victim is not currently a student at WSSU.
Investigators say that a fight is what led to the victim being shot.
After an "extensive investigation", the WSPD's Gang Unit, Gun Crime Reduction Unit and Violent Firearms Investigation Team conducted two search warrants on campus over the weekend, leading to the seizure of:
9 pounds of marijuana
A gun
THC edibles
Cash
Various items of drug paraphernalia
As a result of the investigation, arrest warrants have been taken out for 19-year-old Ja'lon Stallings, a current WSSU student.
Stallings is wanted for the following charges:
Felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
Felony robbery with a dangerous weapon
Felony discharge a firearm on educational property
Felony discharge a firearm from within an enclosure to incite fear
Misdemeanor carrying a concealed gun
Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia
Misdemeanor possession of marijuana
The investigation remains ongoing and police say that more charges could be forthcoming.
Anyone with information is asked to call the WSPD at (336) 773-7700, Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800 or En Espanol (336) 728-3904. Tips made to Crime Stoppers can be made anonymously. A Crime Stoppers Tip Form can also be located online. You can also view “Crime Stoppers of Winston-Salem Forsyth County” on Facebook. Tips, including photos and videos, can be texted to the WSPD at (336) 276-1717. ...read more read less