Woman killed in shooting on Morgan Street in Gastonia

GASTONIA, NC — A Gastonia woman was shot and killed late Monday night when several bullets were fired at her Gaston County home, her family said. The shooting is currently under investigation by Gastonia police.

The woman was identified by her family as 39-year-old Latasha Nichole Cureton. Photos provided to WCNC Charlotte by the family appear to show numerous bullet holes in the front door. Another photo shows where a bullet appears to have struck a light switch.

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According to Gastonia police records, the shooting occurred Monday night at 11:50 p.m.

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The shooting remains under investigation.

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