A shooting inside a Gaston County, North Carolina, home left two people dead and two others critically injured. Investigators identified residents Camryn Moore, 26, and Cory Armstrong, 29, as suspects and obtained warrants charging them with murder and attempted murder. The pair allegedly fled the state, prompting a multistate search that ended in Ohio when their vehicle crashed during a pursuit. Authorities later found both suspects dead inside the wrecked vehicle, but have not disclosed who fired the shots or determined how they died.
Police said the investigation remains active and that there is no continuing threat to the Gaston County community.
| 1) | Deadly shooting reported at Gaston County home |
| 2) | Two residents identified as suspects |
| 3) | Multistate manhunt reaches Ohio |
| 4) | Pursuit ends with crash and deaths |
| 5) | Community seeks answers as investigation continues |
Deadly shooting reported at Gaston County home
Gaston County police responded to a residence on Forbes Road at about 8:43 a.m. Thursday after receiving a report of gunfire inside the home. Officers found four people with gunshot wounds. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police identified the deceased as Victoria “Heather” Moore, 50, and Megan “Josiah” Bumgardner, 38. The two surviving victims were reported to be in critical but stable condition on Friday. Investigators said the people involved were known to one another and described the violence as an isolated incident.
Two residents identified as suspects
Detectives identified Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong as suspects in the shooting. Authorities said Heather Moore was Camryn Moore’s mother and that Bumgardner was her uncle. Police did not disclose what may have led to the violence.
By Thursday afternoon, investigators had obtained warrants charging each suspect with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder. The suspects were believed to have left Gaston County soon after the shooting, leading local investigators to seek assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Multistate manhunt reaches Ohio
Investigators tracked the suspects’ movements across multiple states overnight. At approximately 8 a.m. Friday, Ohio state troopers located the vehicle outside Athens and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
Authorities said the occupants refused to stop, initiating a pursuit across several counties. The search had expanded well beyond North Carolina as law enforcement worked to locate the suspects and determine their whereabouts following the Gaston County shooting.
Pursuit ends with crash and deaths
The pursuit ended after the vehicle swerved to avoid spike strips deployed in the roadway and crashed, according to information Ohio authorities provided to North Carolina investigators. Officers then reported hearing two gunshots from the wrecked vehicle.
Law enforcement used a drone to inspect the vehicle and found Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong dead inside. Authorities have not said who fired the shots and have not officially announced the manner of either death. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the pursuit, crash and deaths.
Community seeks answers as investigation continues
Residents in Gastonia expressed shock after the violence disrupted a normally quiet neighborhood. Loretta Forbes, who said her family had longstanding ties to the road, described the nearby family as friendly and said the incident was difficult to understand.
“They seem to be very nice people. It just shakes you up to think that could happen so close by.”
Jennifer Greene, a friend and co-worker of Heather Moore, went to the residence after Moore unexpectedly failed to report for work. Police said the case remains under investigation and appealed to anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective G. Lancaster or local CrimeStoppers.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | Four people were shot inside a Gaston County home. |
| 2 | Two victims died and two remained critically but stably injured. |
| 3 | Two suspects faced murder and attempted murder charges. |
| 4 | The suspects were found dead after a pursuit and crash in Ohio. |
Summary
The Gaston County shooting resulted in two deaths, two serious injuries and a multistate search for two accused family members. That search ended in Ohio after a pursuit, crash and gunfire, with both suspects found dead in the vehicle. Investigators continue to examine the original shooting and the circumstances surrounding the suspects’ deaths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred inside a home on Forbes Road in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Who were the suspects?
Camryn Moore, 26, and Cory Armstrong, 29, were identified as suspects and faced warrants alleging murder and attempted murder.
What happened during the manhunt?
Ohio state troopers located the suspects’ vehicle near Athens. The occupants allegedly refused to stop, and the pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed while avoiding spike strips.
Are the suspects’ deaths explained?
No. Authorities reported hearing two shots and later found both suspects dead, but have not disclosed who fired them or officially announced the manner of death.
