Sleeping Woman Killed By Stray Bullets Through Gastonia Home: Tragedy struck late Monday night in Gastonia when dozens of shots were fired into a home, resulting in the death of a woman inside. The incident occurred just before midnight on Morgan Street, not far from Union Road. Channel 9’s Ken Lemon reported that six children were present in the home at the time of the shooting but, fortunately, they were unharmed.
The victim has been identified by her family and friends as 39-year-old Latasha Cureton. Police are now working tirelessly to uncover answers alongside her grieving family. Officers were seen canvassing the area, going door-to-door in nearby blocks, in hopes of finding anyone who might have witnessed, heard, or recorded something that could provide crucial information about the shooting. Cureton’s family is devastated by her loss. She was a mother, and her loved ones described the impact of her death as deeply distressing.
They shared that Cureton was sleeping in her bed when the shooting began. A bullet entered her bedroom window, fatally wounding her. Authorities are appealing to the community for any information that might help in their investigation. The family’s pain is palpable, and they are urging anyone with potential leads to come forward and assist in bringing justice for Latasha Cureton. The senseless violence that took her life has left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her, and the community is rallying together in support during this difficult time.
