1 person dead after argument between roommates, police say

A man was shot and killed after getting into an argument with his roommate at their Lincolnton apartment Friday night, police said.

Police said they responded to 1311 Wildale Lane around 11 p.m. They found Gary Somerset, 27, dead with gunshot wounds to his chest and neck.

Police have charged Somerset's roommate, Ronald Vaughn, 25, in connection to his death.

Three people who live at the residence witnessed the shooting.

Police said Vaughn confessed to shooting Somerset with a shotgun that was recovered at the scene.

Vaughn is being held in jail without bond.

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