A shooting incident occurred at the Circle K located at the intersection of I-85 and Cox Road in Gastonia, resulting in one fatality.
The incident took place around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Gastonia Police Department.
The area around the intersection was closed off as law enforcement responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found one individual who had sustained gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Following the incident, police located the suspect’s vehicle on Dewey Street. The suspect has been taken into custody.
Details regarding the identity of the suspect or the circumstances leading to the arrest have not been disclosed.
The Gastonia Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of now, no additional information has been made available. The public is advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.