A domestic episode escalated to violence in Cherryville this week, leading to a woman being charged with first-degree attempted murder of her husband. Julie Stiles, 50, was arrested following the shooting that left her husband, 53-year-old William Stiles, with multiple gunshot wounds.
The incident occurred late Tuesday evening, around 8:40 p.m., at a residence on West First Street. Cherryville Police responded to a call about gunshots and a potential barricade situation. WBTV reported that upon arrival, authorities found William Stiles injured in the front yard of the home. Julie Stiles was arrested on the front porch shortly thereafter.
Subsequent to her arrest, Julie Stiles was taken to the Gaston County Jail and held without bond. Alongside the attempted murder charge, the dynamics of their relationship suggest a domestic dispute, though the police have not yet clarified the motive behind the shooting. WSOCTV's coverage did not provide details on what specifically led to the altercation or the victim's current condition.
The investigation is ongoing, with Det. Richardson named as the case's lead. While the identity of the victim was not initially disclosed by police, QCNews later confirmed the shooting involved the suspect's husband. The case has drawn attention due to tragic gravity of a domestic event turned nearly fatal, resonating in a society that continues to grapple with the complexities of intimate partner violence.
