19-year-old charged after 16-year-old shot, killed near Gastonia gas station, officials say
One person was shot and killed Wednesday night near the Circle K on Cox Road in Gastonia, police said.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m.
#BREAKING Gaston County EMS has confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting near the Circle K on Cox Road in Gastonia. Gastonia police is investigating the incident. @wsoctv
📸: Gaston County Scanner Radio pic.twitter.com/tpaCdWEGob— Coleman Montgomery (@colemanreports) January 18, 2024
The victim has been identified as a 16-year-old juvenile, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Brandon Cunningham, 19, was arrested Wednesday night in connection with this case.
Cunningham has been charged with first-degree murder. He is being held without bond, according to police.
He had his first court appearance on Thursday.
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The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is asked to call the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-3300.
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