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Unborn baby killed in shooting at Gaston County hotel, police say

GASTONIA, N.C. — Multiple people were shot at a Gastonia hotel late Thursday night, including a young pregnant woman, police said.

Detectives with Gastonia Police Department said the shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. at a hotel in the 1700 block of Broadcast Street.

Three people were shot, with police confirming that the baby did not survive.

The other victims’ wounds were non-life-threatening, police said.

Detectives said they’re looking into what led up to the shooting and the investigation remains open and active.

Police haven’t said if a suspect is in custody.

Check wsoctv.com for updates.


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