Crime & Safety
Eastridge Mall Triple Shooting In Gastonia
A shooting at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia has left three injured, according to reports.
NORTH CAROLINA — Police have responded to a triple shooting at Eastridge Mall in Gastonia, according to Gastonia Police.
Gastonia police said the shooting happened around 12: 10 p.m. at the mall, located on New Hope Road. Three people have been reported shot, police said. They are clearing the mall and family members of employees and shoppers can look for them at the parking lot of Luck Samurai at 116 N New Hope Road, police said.
According to the Gaston Gazette, Gaston Emergency Medical Services removed two people in gurneys from the Food Court side of the mall. Forty or more officers are on the scene, including special response teams.
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There are two persons of interest currently being interviewed, reported WBTV.
People are asked to avoid the area.
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