CLEMMONS, N.C. — A black bear was struck by a car and killed on I-40 near Clemmons early Saturday morning.

According to Teddy Burriss, the bear was struck near exit 188 before 6 a.m.

When officers discovered the bear early Saturday, no other vehicles or persons were at the scene.

NC Wildlife Officials responded to the scene and took custody of the bear.

Several people had reported seeing a bear wandering out Winston-Salem, with the most recent sightings early Friday morning near Wynbrook Drive. When an officer arrived on Friday, police say the officer found the bear eating out of a bird feeder on the property.

Another sighting was reported on Friday in the area of Carmike Wynnsong Theatre at 4510 Kester Mill Road.  Police say they found the bear near the intersection of Jonestown Road and Hanes Mall Boulevard.

The bear was last seen heading west toward Kirk Road behind a Wendy’s restaurant.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police say a man was found shot early Friday morning in a Winston-Salem roadway.

According to police, a passerby called 911 shortly before 4:45 a.m. saying there was a man lying in the street at the intersection of Green and Cotton streets.

When they arrived, police say they found 58-year-old Norris Lee Mitchell, who had been shot in the leg.  The victim was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center by ambulance.  The extent of his injury was not immediately known.

No other details were available.

Police are investigating and ask that anyone would additional information would call Crimestoppers at 727-2800.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police say a suspect pointed a gun at a woman in an attempted armed robbery that occurred early Thursday in Winston-Salem.

According to police, the victim was sitting in her vehicle in the parking lot at 252 South Stratford Road around 3:45 a.m. when the suspect pulled up in a white minivan.

Police say the suspect, whose face was covered with a ski mask or bandana, got out of the minivan and pointed a gun at the victim.

The victim drove away as the suspect approached her vehicle, police said.

No suspect description or additional information was available.

Anyone with any further details about the incident is asked to call police at (336) 773-7700.