Police identify victim in deadly Winston-Salem shooting after an argument; suspect in custody

Authorities have identified the victim of the deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon at BJ's Brewhouse restaurant in the area of Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem. Police said Julius Sampson Jr., 32, was fatally shot after a disturbance took place inside BJ's Brewhouse restaurant that turned into an altercation at about 3:40 p.m.The restaurant is located at 192 Hanes Mall Circle, just outside Hanes Mall.Officers have arrested Robert Granato in connection with the shooting.Granato is charged with murder and is being held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center. According to a news release, during the fight, both Granato and Sampson went outside where they allegedly continued to exchange words. A short time later, Granato shot Sampson, according to police. The death of Sampson marks the 15th homicide to be reported in Winston-Salem in 2019. (Video below: Update about fatal shooting at BJ's Brewhouse from Winston-Salem police) Winston-Salem Police Capt. Steven Tollie described the incident as an isolated event and not an ongoing threat to the community. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information regarding this investigation contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700This is a developing story. Stay with WXII 12 News for more details.

Authorities have identified the victim of the deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon at BJ's Brewhouse restaurant in the area of Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem.

Police said Julius Sampson Jr., 32, was fatally shot after a disturbance took place inside BJ's Brewhouse restaurant that turned into an altercation at about 3:40 p.m.




The restaurant is located at 192 Hanes Mall Circle, just outside Hanes Mall.

Officers have arrested Robert Granato in connection with the shooting.

Granato is charged with murder and is being held at the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center.

According to a news release, during the fight, both Granato and Sampson went outside where they allegedly continued to exchange words. A short time later, Granato shot Sampson, according to police.

The death of Sampson marks the 15th homicide to be reported in Winston-Salem in 2019.

(Video below: Update about fatal shooting at BJ's Brewhouse from Winston-Salem police)

Winston-Salem Police Capt. Steven Tollie described the incident as an isolated event and not an ongoing threat to the community.

Authorities are asking anyone with additional information regarding this investigation contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700

This is a developing story. Stay with WXII 12 News for more details.

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