Four Victims Found in Gaston County Shooting; Investigation Ongoing
2661 Forbes Rd
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Summary
- The Gaston County Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning near the 2600 block of Forbes Road in southern Gaston County.
- Gaston County Communications received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:43 a.m., and patrol officers arrived around 8:48 a.m. to find four victims inside a residence.
- Officers immediately secured the scene and began providing lifesaving measures to the victims until fire and EMS personnel arrived.
- Due to the ongoing investigation, police have not released additional information regarding the victims or their conditions.
- Sources cited by WBT indicate two victims died and three were wounded, though this has not been officially confirmed by police.
Timeline
ATF Special Agents from the Charlotte field office are on the scene of a shooting investigation in Gastonia to assist Gastonia police and other federal partners. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gaston County Police at [704-866-3320](tel:704-866-3320) or Crime Stoppers at [704-861-8000](tel:704-861-8000).
Residents are asked to avoid the area while investigators continue processing the scene.
Police have not released additional information regarding the victims or their conditions, citing the ongoing investigation.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began providing lifesaving measures until fire and EMS personnel arrived.
Patrol officers arrived around 8:48 a.m. and located four victims inside a residence.
Gaston County Communications received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:43 a.m. Thursday.
The Gaston County Police Department has provided additional details via a statement on their Facebook page.
Conditions of the wounded were not immediately available, and ages and sexes of the victims have not been released.
The shooter left the scene and may have headed toward Charlotte, according to police.
Initial indications suggest this was a domestic situation.
The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in southern Gaston County, near Highway 321. The local emergency room was told to prepare for mass casualties, WBT News said.
Two people have died and three others were wounded after a shooting at a home in Gastonia just after 9 a.m. Thursday, according to WBT News.
Gaston County Police issued the following statement on their Facebook page - "Police presence in the 2600 block of Forbes Rd. Please avoid this area while there is an on going investigation."
Initial reports indicate there are fatalities at the scene.
Additional officers have arrived to assist with the investigation.
The vehicle may have a license plate reading "MAS9351", per first responders.
Police are attempting to track the suspect's black Mercedes with chrome rims by using OnStar for real-time updates.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
This has not yet been officially confirmed by police or local news outlets. This is a developing story.
Residents should follow all directions of local law enforcement personnel. Expect a heavy first responder presence in the area.
The suspect reportedly remains at large, and a search is underway.
Police and EMS are on scene. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown at this time.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, at least five people were shot in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in Gaston County, North Carolina.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2661 Forbes Rd.
ATF Special Agents from the Charlotte field office are on the scene of a shooting investigation in Gastonia to assist Gastonia police and other federal partners. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gaston County Police at [704-866-3320](tel:704-866-3320) or Crime Stoppers at [704-861-8000](tel:704-861-8000).
Residents are asked to avoid the area while investigators continue processing the scene.
Police have not released additional information regarding the victims or their conditions, citing the ongoing investigation.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began providing lifesaving measures until fire and EMS personnel arrived.
Patrol officers arrived around 8:48 a.m. and located four victims inside a residence.
Gaston County Communications received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:43 a.m. Thursday.
The Gaston County Police Department has provided additional details via a statement on their Facebook page.
Conditions of the wounded were not immediately available, and ages and sexes of the victims have not been released.
The shooter left the scene and may have headed toward Charlotte, according to police.
Initial indications suggest this was a domestic situation.
The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in southern Gaston County, near Highway 321. The local emergency room was told to prepare for mass casualties, WBT News said.
Two people have died and three others were wounded after a shooting at a home in Gastonia just after 9 a.m. Thursday, according to WBT News.
Gaston County Police issued the following statement on their Facebook page - "Police presence in the 2600 block of Forbes Rd. Please avoid this area while there is an on going investigation."
Initial reports indicate there are fatalities at the scene.
Additional officers have arrived to assist with the investigation.
The vehicle may have a license plate reading "MAS9351", per first responders.
Police are attempting to track the suspect's black Mercedes with chrome rims by using OnStar for real-time updates.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
This has not yet been officially confirmed by police or local news outlets. This is a developing story.
Residents should follow all directions of local law enforcement personnel. Expect a heavy first responder presence in the area.
The suspect reportedly remains at large, and a search is underway.
Police and EMS are on scene. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown at this time.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, at least five people were shot in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in Gaston County, North Carolina.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2661 Forbes Rd.
ATF Special Agents from the Charlotte field office are on the scene of a shooting investigation in Gastonia to assist Gastonia police and other federal partners. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gaston County Police at [704-866-3320](tel:704-866-3320) or Crime Stoppers at [704-861-8000](tel:704-861-8000).
Residents are asked to avoid the area while investigators continue processing the scene.
Police have not released additional information regarding the victims or their conditions, citing the ongoing investigation.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began providing lifesaving measures until fire and EMS personnel arrived.
Patrol officers arrived around 8:48 a.m. and located four victims inside a residence.
Gaston County Communications received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:43 a.m. Thursday.
The Gaston County Police Department has provided additional details via a statement on their Facebook page.
Conditions of the wounded were not immediately available, and ages and sexes of the victims have not been released.
The shooter left the scene and may have headed toward Charlotte, according to police.
Initial indications suggest this was a domestic situation.
The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in southern Gaston County, near Highway 321. The local emergency room was told to prepare for mass casualties, WBT News said.
Two people have died and three others were wounded after a shooting at a home in Gastonia just after 9 a.m. Thursday, according to WBT News.
Gaston County Police issued the following statement on their Facebook page - "Police presence in the 2600 block of Forbes Rd. Please avoid this area while there is an on going investigation."
Initial reports indicate there are fatalities at the scene.
Additional officers have arrived to assist with the investigation.
The vehicle may have a license plate reading "MAS9351", per first responders.
Police are attempting to track the suspect's black Mercedes with chrome rims by using OnStar for real-time updates.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
This has not yet been officially confirmed by police or local news outlets. This is a developing story.
Residents should follow all directions of local law enforcement personnel. Expect a heavy first responder presence in the area.
The suspect reportedly remains at large, and a search is underway.
Police and EMS are on scene. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown at this time.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, at least five people were shot in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in Gaston County, North Carolina.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2661 Forbes Rd.
ATF Special Agents from the Charlotte field office are on the scene of a shooting investigation in Gastonia to assist Gastonia police and other federal partners. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gaston County Police at [704-866-3320](tel:704-866-3320) or Crime Stoppers at [704-861-8000](tel:704-861-8000).
Residents are asked to avoid the area while investigators continue processing the scene.
Police have not released additional information regarding the victims or their conditions, citing the ongoing investigation.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began providing lifesaving measures until fire and EMS personnel arrived.
Patrol officers arrived around 8:48 a.m. and located four victims inside a residence.
Gaston County Communications received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:43 a.m. Thursday.
The Gaston County Police Department has provided additional details via a statement on their Facebook page.
Conditions of the wounded were not immediately available, and ages and sexes of the victims have not been released.
The shooter left the scene and may have headed toward Charlotte, according to police.
Initial indications suggest this was a domestic situation.
The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in southern Gaston County, near Highway 321. The local emergency room was told to prepare for mass casualties, WBT News said.
Two people have died and three others were wounded after a shooting at a home in Gastonia just after 9 a.m. Thursday, according to WBT News.
Gaston County Police issued the following statement on their Facebook page - "Police presence in the 2600 block of Forbes Rd. Please avoid this area while there is an on going investigation."
Initial reports indicate there are fatalities at the scene.
Additional officers have arrived to assist with the investigation.
The vehicle may have a license plate reading "MAS9351", per first responders.
Police are attempting to track the suspect's black Mercedes with chrome rims by using OnStar for real-time updates.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
This has not yet been officially confirmed by police or local news outlets. This is a developing story.
Residents should follow all directions of local law enforcement personnel. Expect a heavy first responder presence in the area.
The suspect reportedly remains at large, and a search is underway.
Police and EMS are on scene. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown at this time.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, at least five people were shot in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in Gaston County, North Carolina.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2661 Forbes Rd.
ATF Special Agents from the Charlotte field office are on the scene of a shooting investigation in Gastonia to assist Gastonia police and other federal partners. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gaston County Police at [704-866-3320](tel:704-866-3320) or Crime Stoppers at [704-861-8000](tel:704-861-8000).
Residents are asked to avoid the area while investigators continue processing the scene.
Police have not released additional information regarding the victims or their conditions, citing the ongoing investigation.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began providing lifesaving measures until fire and EMS personnel arrived.
Patrol officers arrived around 8:48 a.m. and located four victims inside a residence.
Gaston County Communications received a 911 call reporting the shooting at approximately 8:43 a.m. Thursday.
The Gaston County Police Department has provided additional details via a statement on their Facebook page.
Conditions of the wounded were not immediately available, and ages and sexes of the victims have not been released.
The shooter left the scene and may have headed toward Charlotte, according to police.
Initial indications suggest this was a domestic situation.
The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in southern Gaston County, near Highway 321. The local emergency room was told to prepare for mass casualties, WBT News said.
Two people have died and three others were wounded after a shooting at a home in Gastonia just after 9 a.m. Thursday, according to WBT News.
Gaston County Police issued the following statement on their Facebook page - "Police presence in the 2600 block of Forbes Rd. Please avoid this area while there is an on going investigation."
Initial reports indicate there are fatalities at the scene.
Additional officers have arrived to assist with the investigation.
The vehicle may have a license plate reading "MAS9351", per first responders.
Police are attempting to track the suspect's black Mercedes with chrome rims by using OnStar for real-time updates.
Citizen has not received any additional details. Do you have information? Comment in the chat or tap to go live from a safe distance.
This has not yet been officially confirmed by police or local news outlets. This is a developing story.
Residents should follow all directions of local law enforcement personnel. Expect a heavy first responder presence in the area.
The suspect reportedly remains at large, and a search is underway.
Police and EMS are on scene. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown at this time.
According to information sourced via Samdesk, at least five people were shot in the 2600 block of Forbes Road in Gaston County, North Carolina.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2661 Forbes Rd.
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Confirmed fatalities. It’s a shame that the police don’t give more information about how to look for the suspect. The public should know. Safety is paramount.
@conservativemilitia And…yet, they have all of these Flock cameras…for WHAT now?
It ain’t even noon yet
No description of suspect?
Wish we knew what to look for
@GotEm050 🥷
Confirmed fatalities. It’s a shame that the police don’t give more information about how to look for the suspect. The public should know. Safety is paramount.
@conservativemilitia And…yet, they have all of these Flock cameras…for WHAT now?
It ain’t even noon yet
No description of suspect?
Wish we knew what to look for
@GotEm050 🥷
Confirmed fatalities. It’s a shame that the police don’t give more information about how to look for the suspect. The public should know. Safety is paramount.
@conservativemilitia And…yet, they have all of these Flock cameras…for WHAT now?
It ain’t even noon yet
No description of suspect?
Wish we knew what to look for
@GotEm050 🥷
Confirmed fatalities. It’s a shame that the police don’t give more information about how to look for the suspect. The public should know. Safety is paramount.
@conservativemilitia And…yet, they have all of these Flock cameras…for WHAT now?
It ain’t even noon yet
No description of suspect?
Wish we knew what to look for
@GotEm050 🥷
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Confirmed fatalities. It’s a shame that the police don’t give more information about how to look for the suspect. The public should know. Safety is paramount.
@conservativemilitia And…yet, they have all of these Flock cameras…for WHAT now?
It ain’t even noon yet
No description of suspect?
Wish we knew what to look for
@GotEm050 🥷