A Tuesday afternoon call sent Stokes County deputies to Pinnacle, where they found two people with gunshot wounds. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, authorities said. Deputies and emergency crews performed life-saving measures before transferring care to the Pinnacle Fire Department and Stokes County EMS. Investigators said they have identified a person of interest who should be considered armed and dangerous, and they urged neighbors and travelers in the area to stay alert and report any sightings to law enforcement.
What deputies say
Stokes County deputies said they were dispatched just before 4:25 p.m. to the 1000 block of Robert C. Kellam Road, where they found two people who had been shot. Detectives, along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, processed the scene. According to WXII, deputies began life-saving measures at the scene before handing patient care to Pinnacle fire and EMS crews.
Victim identified
The woman who died was identified in a community post as 33-year-old Cidney Banks of Detroit, and authorities said her next of kin have been notified. The post, shared by the Black Femicide Prevention Coalition, said the second victim was taken to a hospital in critical but stable condition and urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
Suspect, vehicle and warrant
Investigators obtained a warrant for 29-year-old Dorin Monte Johnson and described him as armed and dangerous. He was reportedly last seen in the Winston-Salem area. Witnesses reported seeing a dark-colored SUV, possibly a Jeep Cherokee with West Virginia plate D23734A, speeding away from the scene, WXII reported.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office at 336-593-8139 or submit an anonymous tip to Stokes County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8506, according to the community post. Officials reiterated that anyone who encounters Johnson or the described vehicle should call 911 so officers can respond immediately.
