A quiet afternoon yesterday in Gastonia took a violent turn when a man was shot at a Greenview Drive apartment complex and later died at the hospital, according to local authorities. The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. at the Greenview Meadows Apartments, where officers found 34-year-old Terrill C. Gilmore suffering from a gunshot wound. Gilmore was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Suspect and charges
Police records identify the suspect as 45-year-old James Lewis, who is now charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, as reported by WBTV. Investigators say they quickly developed Lewis as a suspect shortly after the shooting.
Arrest at another complex
Detectives tracked Lewis to the Hudson Landings Apartments on Hudson Road, where officers confronted him in a parking lot. According to a post from the Gastonia Police Department, Lewis was holding his 3-year-old child when police arrived. The child was not hurt, and police say Lewis surrendered peacefully.
Ongoing investigation
Lewis was taken into custody and faces the first-degree murder and firearm possession charges while the investigation continues. Prosecutors are still determining formal filings and court dates. Detectives have not released a possible motive and say they are continuing to collect evidence and conduct interviews. Initial reporting on the arrest and charges can be found at WBTV.
Local backdrop
The case adds to a year of violent incidents under scrutiny in Gaston County, where local media have been tracking shootings and homicide investigations. For more recent coverage that has drawn community attention, including a story about a Gastonia teen who walks graduation stage after a dire prognosis, residents are turning to neighborhood-focused outlets for deeper context.
