GASTONIA, N.C. — A woman has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Gastonia Sunday afternoon, according to the Gastonia Police Department.
Gastonia Police responded to a domestic-related shooting shortly after 2 p.m. in the 3160 block of River Trace in Gastonia.
One of the residents of the home, 33-year-old Willie Breeden, was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Valencia McLean, 31, has been charged with first-degree murder in the case. Police said McLean also lived at the home. She was booked just before 5:14 p.m. Sunday and is listed as having no bond or bail.
Gastonia Police are continuing to investigate the shooting, though no other charges are expected.
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