GASTONIA, N.C. — The Gastonia Police Department has identified a person who died in Duharts Creek in April.
According to GPD, police found Michael Hirdler, 46, in the creek near Cox Road on April 4, which is in a busy area just north of Highway 74. Hirdler’s body was found just after 11 a.m.
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GPD reported that this is a death investigation, but it’s not clear if investigators suspect a homicide.
Channel 9 is working on getting more details, check back for updates.
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