GASTONIA, N.C. — The Gastonia Police Department reports a suspect is in custody after a shooting Thursday morning.
According to a post on the department's Facebook page, the shooting happened around 10:23 a.m. along West Long Avenue near Falls Street. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
On Friday, Gastonia police identified 35-year-old Camren Bruneau Jean with attempted murder. Police say the victim, whose condition remains unknown, was a 53-year-old man.
Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
Because the suspect is in custody and doesn't present a threat to the public, a mugshot is not shown.