From Law & Crime · · 1m 10s
68-Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed in Gastonia
Two teenagers arrested after 68-year-old woman shot on porch in North Carolina.
In brief
Two teenagers arrested after 68-year-old woman shot on porch in North Carolina. Pamela Shanks, 68, was shot and killed on her back porch in Gastonia, North Carolina, with two teenagers arrested for the murder. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Pamela Shanks
A 68-year-old woman was sitting on her back porch in North Carolina when she was shot and killed.
“A 68-year-old woman was sitting on her back porch in North Carolina when she was shot and killed, authorities say”
Arrests Made
Two minors were arrested in connection with the murder of Pamela Shanks while either 'on the run' or attempting to leave the country.
“The Gastonia Police Department announced that two minors were arrested in connection with the murder of Pamela Shanks while either "on the run" or attempting to leave the country”
Location
Shanks was sitting on the back porch of her home on Hillgate Avenue across from Dwell Townhomes in Gastonia, North Carolina.
“On Oct. 19, Shanks was sitting on the back porch of her home on Hillgate Avenue across from Dwell Townhomes in Gastonia, North Carolina”
Shooting Details
Neighbors heard multiple gunshots and saw teenagers running away after the shooting.
“Suddenly, gunshots rang out, with neighbors saying they heard multiple shots fired and then saw several young people run away”
Arrests
A 16-year-old was arrested at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., attempting to leave for Africa.
“With help from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and federal immigration authorities, the police department said it arrested a 16-year-old suspect at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., on Friday as he was "attempting to leave the country for Africa"”
Second Arrest
A 17-year-old was arrested in northern South Carolina on Tuesday.
“A 17-year-old was arrested in northern South Carolina on Tuesday, according to police”
Community Reaction
Neighbors said the area is unsafe for raising children after the shooting.
“It doesn't seem like a safe area where I want to raise kids, one area resident told the TV station”
Police Statement
Police have not shared any suspected motive for the shooting.
“Police have not shared any suspected motive, though they stressed that the investigation is ongoing”
The short version
Pamela Shanks, 68, was shot and killed on her back porch in Gastonia, North Carolina, with two teenagers arrested for the murder.
