GASTONIA, N.C. — Police are searching for two suspects after a man was killed in a shooting in Gaston County late Thursday night.
Gastonia Police said 26-year-old Rickie Hooper Jr. and 21-year-old Christopher Hooper have been charged with first-degree murder and warrants have been issued for their arrest.
@GPDNC Homicide Investigation, Gastonia Police have obtained First Degree Murder warrants on Christopher Adam Hooper 21 and Ricky Shane Hooper Jr. 26 for the murder of John Bryant. They are believed to be armed and dangerous. If you know their location please call 911. pic.twitter.com/8L0WnQJWUt
— Gastonia Police (@GPDNC) October 11, 2020
The shooting happened just before midnight along South New Hope Road.
Officers said they responded to the area after getting reports of shots fired into an “occupied dwelling.”
The victim, 38-year-old John Bryant Jr., was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the leg and was listed in critical condition. He later died from his injuries.
@GPDNC Update to previous report, John Bryant Jr. 38 has died from the injuries he received on October 8th at 3637 S. New Hope Road. GPD appreciates the public's assistance in helping identify the offenders and our condolences go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/ZUIT2L7iaQ
— Gastonia Police (@GPDNC) October 11, 2020
The shooting happened after an altercation with someone in a white Honda Accord, according to Gastonia police. No arrests have been made.
If you have information about this case, you are asked to call the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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