A shooting inside a home in Gaston County, North Carolina resulted in the deaths of two individuals, with two others critically injured on Thursday morning. Authorities responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire.
The Gaston County Police Department announced that officers arrived at the residence just before 8:45 a.m. Inside, they discovered four people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two were declared dead at the scene, while the other two were transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Investigation and Public Safety
Police found all four victims in a home on Forbes Road. They administered lifesaving measures until emergency personnel arrived. A person of interest has been identified, but further details have not been disclosed by the authorities.
Investigators believe the suspect and the victims had prior acquaintance, indicating the incident was isolated. Police officials confirmed there was no ongoing threat to the Gaston County community.
Community Information
Gaston County is located about 30 minutes west of Charlotte and sits just north of the South Carolina border. Residents with any additional information are encouraged to contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320 or CrimeStoppers at 704-861-8000.
James Cirrone, part of the Breaking News team at Fox News Digital, contributed to this report. Tips related to the story can be emailed to [email protected].
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