Winston-Salem man shot at police through door after strangling woman, police say

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem man accused of assaulting a woman is facing more charges after allegedly shooting a gun at police officers, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department.

At around 7:45 p.m. on Thursday, officers came to the 500 block of Old Plantation Circle after getting a report of an assault involving a woman. The woman left the scene before police arrived.

When officers arrived at the scene, they tried to speak with the suspect, Tyson William Campbell, 37, of Winston-Salem, at the front door. Campbell then proceeded to fire a gun through the door in the direction of the officers.

None of the officers were hurt as a result of the gunfire and Campbell exited the home and surrendered peacefully a short time later.

Cambell was then taken into custody and charged with the following:

Attempted murder

Three counts of assault on a government official

Felony kidnapping

Felony assault by strangulation

Assault on a female

Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence

The WSPD's Criminal Investigations Division responded and has assumed investigative responsibility.

Campbell is being held without bond and will appear in court on Friday.

Winston-Salem Police Chief William H. Penn, Jr. released the following statement:

"I thank God that our Officers and the victim are safe. I am beyond angry that someone would try to cause harm to anyone, let alone our guardians in the community. I look forward to justice being served."

Winston-Salem Police Chief William H. Penn, Jr.

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