WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man was shot to death early Monday morning in Winston-Salem after police say he assaulted multiple family members.

According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers were called to Orchid Drive at approximately 2:06 a.m. on Monday in response to a shooting at a residence.

When they arrived at the scene, officers found 44-year-old Jonathan Latel Smith suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital but later died from his injuries.

Police say an initial investigation suggests that Smith "was violently assaulting members of his family" at the residence when someone "utilized a firearm to stop Mr. Smith's violent behavior."

Police say evidence suggests the person who shot Smith did so to defend others and that there will be no charges

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