Crime
1 killed in shooting at Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant in Gastonia
Gastonia, NC – The Gastonia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred outside Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant on North Chester Street Sunday evening.
According to an official police report, officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:45 p.m. following reports of gunfire.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while walking along Highway 321.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the suspect, described as a white male, fled the scene in a Tesla. Witnesses reported that the suspect discharged an entire magazine, striking the victim nine times.
One bystander, who was at a nearby Exxon station during the incident, stated, “I was told by police that it wasn’t a female involved, but rather a white male in a Tesla who emptied his clip.”
Law enforcement officials are currently interviewing witnesses, although they have noted that some accounts may not be entirely reliable.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Gastonia Police Department at (704) 866-6702 or submit an anonymous tip via Gaston County Crime Stoppers at (704) 861-8000.
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of an 18-year-old in Horry County late Sunday night.
According to Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard, the victim, Davorius Mack, Jr., was discovered suffering from gunshot wounds inside his vehicle near Security Lane and Lucas Bay Road.
Mack was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries just before midnight on Monday.
An autopsy is scheduled to be conducted later this week to determine the exact cause of death.
The Horry County Police Department has not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting.