Crime
Pregnant Teen Loses Unborn Child, Two Others Injured in Gastonia Hotel Shooting
Gastonia, NC – A pregnant juvenile mother, identified as Alyssa Raine, tragically lost her unborn child, and two other individuals sustained injuries following a shooting at a Gastonia hotel, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Authorities reported that the incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, at a hotel located in the 1700 block of Broadcast Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds, including Raine, whose unborn child did not survive due to the injuries sustained in the shooting.
The other two victims were identified as a man from Mooresboro and a woman from Kings Mountain.
Both suffered non-life-threatening injuries and received medical treatment.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under active investigation, and authorities have not yet disclosed whether a suspect has been identified or taken into custody.
Detectives continue to examine evidence and urge anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
The investigation remains ongoing.
BARTOW, FL — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 120 Polk Street East in Bartow.
The incident resulted in three individuals sustaining gunshot wounds, including a Bartow Police Department (BPD) officer, a public safety aide (PSA) officer, and the suspect involved.
Emergency medical services were immediately requested at the scene to provide critical aid to all three gunshot victims.
The conditions of the injured individuals have not yet been released.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Law enforcement officials have secured the area as forensic teams and investigators begin processing the scene.
Additional information, including the identities of those involved and any potential charges, is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to continue their response efforts without obstruction.