GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Police say a suspect is in custody after a deadly house fire in Gaston County that left one person killed and three people hurt Sunday evening.
First responders in Gaston County said the fire happened just after 8 p.m. on Brian Circle near Hickory Grove Road north of McAdenville.
Emergency services confirmed that three people were seriously hurt, including one child. A fourth victim died from the fire. The victim who died hasn’t been identified yet.
According to the Gaston County Police Department, the fire was started by 35-year-old Shawn Christenberry.
GCPD says Christenberry is facing charges of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree attempted murder, and first-degree arson.
Christenberry was also hurt during the fire and was taken to the hospital. Police said he’ll be served with warrants when he’s discharged from the hospital.
Police didn’t release a possible motive for the deadly fire.
We’re working on getting more details on the fire. Check back for updates.
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