GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – A man in Gastonia, North Carolina, was shot in the back during a robbery and kidnapping at his jewelry store on Wednesday night, according to officials. The incident has left the community on edge as police investigate the violent crime.
Authorities responded to two locations, the jewelry store on South New Hope Road and the man’s home on Amberley Crossing Drive, which are about 15 minutes apart. The Belmont Police Department reported that the man was shot and robbed by four masked men at his store before being kidnapped and taken back to his home.
The victim was transported to Caromont Regional Medical Center for treatment of a gunshot wound in his back. It is a troubling development for the community, as just days earlier, nearly 60 shots were fired into a home in the same neighborhood with nobody getting hurt.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to either case to contact Belmont Police at 704-825-3792. The violent nature of the incidents has raised concerns for the safety of residents in the area.
As the investigation continues, the community awaits more information about the identities of the suspects and the motives behind these violent acts. The incidents have left residents on edge as they grapple with the reality of such violence occurring in their neighborhood.
The local police are working diligently to ensure the safety and security of the community, but the incidents serve as a sobering reminder of the need for vigilance and awareness in the face of violent crime. The impact of the robbery, kidnapping, and shooting extends beyond just the immediate victims, affecting the entire community.