# 68-Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed in Gastonia

> Two teenagers arrested after 68-year-old woman shot on porch in North Carolina.
- Title: 68-Year-Old Woman Shot and Killed in Gastonia · Law & Crime
- Summary: 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…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Pamela Shanks, 68, was shot and killed on her back porch in Gastonia, North Carolina, with two teenagers arrested for the murder.