GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Gaston County authorities released 911 calls Wednesday from the moments police say a man shot a 6-year-old and her father in April.
It happened on Grier Street, just south of Gastonia, on April 18. Detectives said the suspect, 24-year-old Robert Singletary, shot Kinsley White and her parents. Neighbors told WCNC Charlotte the shooting occurred after a basketball rolled into Singletary's yard while a group of kids were playing.
A witness told 911 dispatchers a large group of people were outside when they heard shots.
"There's a man shooting out here," the caller said. "They're shooting guns! Please come as fast as you can, there's people shooting guns outside, there's kids outside, people are getting shot."
Another person said they weren't sure if anyone was hurt but they claimed to see the suspect walking past their house.
"A lot of kids are outside and I heard at least five gunshots and saw him running and shooting," the witness said.
Singletary was arrested two days later in Tampa, Florida. He was extradited back to North Carolina and charged with four counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflict serious injury and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He remains in jail without bond.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
WCNC Charlotte is choosing to show the mugshot of the suspect in this case due to the serious nature of his charges.