GASTONIA, N.C. — It’s been over four years since Gavin Plyler was shot and killed while playing games inside his own home. Now, police hope a new video will spark new tips in the investigation.
Plyler was shot and killed in May of 2020 while he was sitting on his couch on E. Park Avenue. Officers think someone in a car on the street shot into the house several times.
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On Tuesday, the Gastonia Police Department shared a new video from the night of the shooting. It starts with audio of gunshots ringing out in the neighborhood before District Attorney Travis Page asks for the public’s help in solving the case.
$25,000 reward! We want to solve a homicide that happened in May of 2020. If you know something credible, you may be able to collect the reward. Listen to what District Attorney Travis Page has to say in this video. If you have information, you can call Sgt. M Watts directly at 980-522-0130.
Posted by Gastonia Police Department on Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Channel 9′s Ken Lemon spoke with Plyler’s mother back in 2020, and she said her family had no enemies. She said Gavin was working full time to save enough money to go back to college and become an engineer.
A $25,000 reward is in place for anyone with information that leads to an arrest. If you have a tip, you can call 980-522-0130.
(WATCH: Video shows shootout between cars in Gastonia; 1 arrested)
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