Peyton Patterson comes from a biracial family, he was murdered at Winston Salem State University during the homecoming football game. Now Peyton’s family can sue the black college for millions since the murder was on school property
19-year-old Peyton Patterson was among the 4 people in a quadruple shooting at Winston Salem State University’s homecoming on November 7, 2026 in Winston Salem, NC. Ziyaire Spinks, 20, was arrested accused of murdering Peyton. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.
Peyton Patterson and Ziyaire Spinks
Winston Salem State University is a Historically Black College University. Peyton comes from a biracial family. Thousands of people were on Winston Salem State University’s campus for the homecoming football game. A fight started between fans and shots were heard around 10 p.m. Four people total were shot. Peyton was shot and died on scene.
The other 3 shot victims were taken to the hospital and they survived. The suspect was arrested charged with murder. Peyton’s family can now sue Winston Salem State University for millions of dollars since the murder occurred on campus during homecoming school sponsored events.
