GASTONIA, N.C. – A horrifying incident unfolded in Gastonia on Wednesday night when a man was shot in the back during a robbery and kidnapping that began at his jewelry store, according to officials. Police were called to the man’s home on Amberley Crossing Drive, where he reported being shot and robbed at his store by four masked men before being kidnapped and taken to his home. The two locations, the store and the man’s home, are about 15 minutes apart.
The victim was taken to Caromont Regional Medical Center to be treated for a gunshot wound in his back. This recent violent incident comes after nearly 60 shots were fired into a home on Nixon Road, which intersects with Amberley Crossing Drive, this past Sunday, leaving residents fearing for their safety.
Investigators are urging anyone with information related to either case to call the Belmont Police at 704-825-3792. This latest incident has left the community in shock and authorities are working diligently to piece together the events that led to the robbery and kidnapping. The safety and security of residents in Gastonia remain a top priority for law enforcement as they continue to investigate these alarming crimes.