A somber cloud hangs over Gastonia following a weekend incident that left a juvenile dead. According to WBTV, the Gastonia Police Department was summoned to the scene of a shooting last night near Los Arcos on North Chester Street. Initial reports did not reveal the number of victims or the severity of the injuries incurred during the incident that occurred at approximately 5:45 p.m.
The investigation escalated as details emerged, with QC News reporting an investigation into the fatal shooting of unidentified juvenile. The crime, that took place in the 1500 block of North Chester Street around 6 p.m., has prompted detectives to solicit information actively from the public. In the wake of the shooting, a reward has been offered through Crimestoppers for information that could lead to an arrest.
Despite confirmation of the victim's juvenile status, authorities have yet to disclose specifics regarding a potential suspect or the circumstances that precipitated the fatal shooting. As detectives continue to unravel the narrative surrounding this young life cut short, Gastonia police urge anyone with information related to this case to reach out at 704-866-6702 or contact Crime Stoppers.
