GASTONIA, N.C. — Police say that a young girl was shot early Sunday evening in southwest Gastonia.
Gastonia police were called out to a scene on Sunshine Avenue around 5 p.m.
When they arrived, they found a teenage girl who had been shot. We’ve heard she might be as young as 13-years-old. Police have yet to confirm that.
The victim is in stable condition.
Police told Channel 9 they have arrested a suspect. His age and what he is charged with haven’t been released, but we do know he is a juvenile.
There is an ongoing investigation to determine what sparked the violence.
No additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
VIDEO: New details revealed in deadly shooting of junior firefighter
©2025 Cox Media Group
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/LH3JSJEF3VBLRJLJQESEAG34AM.png)
