GASTONIA, N.C. — Police arrested a 14-year-old boy Thursday morning in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old girl in Gastonia on Christmas Eve.
Officers with the Gastonia Police Patrol said they made the arrest around 10:30 a.m., with help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
The suspect is being charged with second-degree murder.
Officers said they were called out to the area of Barkley Street in Gastonia just after 11 a.m. on Christmas Eve for a report of a shooting.
Officials confirmed that a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed.
This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates on this story.
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