Gastonia police investigating two shootings, one fatal
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Zanayah White, 19, has been identified as the woman who was shot and killed by her boyfriend, according to reports from the Gastonia Police Department.
White was involved in a domestic situation with her boyfriend David V. McDowell III, 24, at the 100 block of Dix Street. During this dispute, McDowell shot and killed White, his girlfriend, officials said.
This was one of two shootings the Gastonia Police Department is investigating. At a separate shooting on Adams Avenue, a man was shot in the face and is currently receiving treatment at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
Detectives are investigating if these two incidents are connected.
Warrants have been issued for McDowell’s arrest as the police are still searching for him.
Reports state he will be charged with felony murder and non-negligent manslaughter, and felony aggravated assault.
Woman killed, officer shot in Gastonia after ‘violent domestic’ call: Police
Officials are also investigating a third shooting from Saturday in Gastonia. This one was a “violent domestic” call on South King Street. In this incident, a woman was killed and an officer was shot. The injured officer is in stable condition, according to authorities.
It is unclear if anyone else is involved in this shooting or if any arrests have been made.
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