Gastonia Police Investigating First Homicide of 2024

 

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Gastonia Police Investigating First Homicide of 2024

January 17, 2024

Gastonia, NC - Gastonia Police Department Detectives have arrested and charged 19-year-old Brandon Cunningham with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a 16-year-old juvenile that occurred in the 500 block of Cox Road near 10 pm on 1/17/2024.  This is an active and ongoing investigation.  If anyone has information on the case, please call the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-3300.

 


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Gastonia, N.C., just minutes west of Charlotte, is one of the area’s best places to live and work with an ideal combination of location, size and livability. Gastonia is the largest of Gaston County’s 13 municipalities and one of the largest cities in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Selected as an All-America City three times, Gastonia’s desirable quality of life is the result of its beautiful natural surroundings, friendly neighborhoods, responsive government and vibrant business environment.

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