Teens arrested in killing of Gastonia elderly woman spark concerns over growing youth violence

A elder care story from North Carolina, reported by QCity Metro.

Elder Care · North Carolina · October 28, 2026

From QCity Metro

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 68-year-old Gastonia woman who was struck by gunfire while sitting on her back porch on Oct. 19. The Gastonia Police Department said 68-year-old Pamela Shanks was shot at her home on Hillgate Avenue in Gastonia.

Reported by QCity Metro, October 28, 2026. Read the full story at QCity Metro →

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