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GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia Police Department is investigating a shooting at the 800 block of E. Davidson Ave.

Officers received a call around 8:50 a.m. with reports of a shooting. Upon initial investigation, the victim, a 16-year-old male, was found with life-threatening injuries.

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There is no information on a suspect at this time.

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SHOOTING:

GPD investigating a shooting outside in the 800 block of E. Davidson Ave.

Male victim located w/ serious injuries.

Watch for police activity in area of E. Davidson & N. Avon St & avoid that area if possible.

No suspect info at this time.

Call rcvd at 8:53am pic.twitter.com/vbkHXfjiun
— Gastonia Police (@GPDNC) March 9, 2023

Officials with GPD advise people to avoid the area of E. Davidson & N. Avon St. and to watch for police activity.

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