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Gastonia man accused of killing woman Friday night
A 33-year-old woman is dead and a 22-year-old man faces a first-degree murder charge after a shooting inside a Gastonia home Friday night.
Gastonia Police were called to the 3100 block of Spring Valley Drive, near Shannon Bradley Road at 9:36 p.m. in regard to a shooting.
When police arrived they found 33-year-old Megan Michelle Tate, of 1100 Newcastle Road, Gastonia, deceased at the scene.
Gastonia Police charged Shiquan Eleek Ratchford, 22, of 1721 Broadcast St., with first-degree murder, assault by pointing a gun and felon in possession of a handgun. Police arrested Ratchford on the 3100 block of Crescent Lane.
A 22-year-old woman was also present, but apparently was not injured.
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GPD has a male in custody and there is no danger to the public.
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The initial call for a shooting was received at 9:36 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Gastonia man accused of killing woman Friday night
