One dead, one recovering after shooting in Gaston County

GASTONIA, NC (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead and another is recovering following a shooting, according to Gaston County police.

On Friday, June 7, shortly after 10 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area of ​​Pine Street and Hamrock Road in Gastonia.

When officers arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital, where one of his victims succumbed to his injuries, police said. The other victim is still in stable condition.

Authorities have identified everyone involved in the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Police say they are working with the Gaton County District Attorney’s Office on the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective S. Brogden at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.