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9-year-old injured after being shot in Gastonia home
9-year-old injured after being shot in Gastonia home
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GASTONIA, N.C. — A child is facing serious injuries after a shooting at a Gastonia home Friday night, police said.
The Gastonia Police Department said it responded to a shots fired call just before 11:30 p.m.
According to WCNC, A 9-year-old was found inside the home with serious injuries. Investigators believe shots were fired outside of the home.
"I wouldn’t have thought this would have happened just one block from the house," said Robert Knight who lives in the neighborhood. "It could have been anyone. It's just kind of shocking."
No word on any suspects involved at this time, officers said.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call Gastonia police at 704-861-8000.
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