A 74-year-old man is dead and another is in custody after an alleged assault Tuesday morning in Gaston County.
Gaston County Police say officers responded around 8:30 a.m. to New Moon Ln, Bessemer City, where Michael Hughes died from injuries sustained in the attack.
According to officials, the Gaston County man responsible for the attack was 41-year-old Derek S. Hughes. He was arrested shortly afterward by Gaston County Police. He is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond.
Investigators have not confirmed whether the men were related. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective A. Bishop at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704-861-8000.
