Gastonia, N.C. - June 21, 2023: Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department continue to investigate yesterday afternoon’s shooting of two 14-year-old males that occurred outside in the area of Laurel Lane and Quail Woods Road and are asking the public for help identifying the suspect(s).
On June 20 just after 4:30 p.m., GPD and Fire and Rescue personnel responded to the area of Laurel Lane and Quail Woods Road for a shooting that just occurred.
Responding officers located two 14-year-old males outside in the 1800 block of Quail Woods Road suffering from gunshot wounds. Both males were taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
This remains an active investigation and there is no suspect information available at this time.
Anyone with information about this double shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000. You may be eligible for a cash reward and callers may remain anonymous.
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