GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina man accused of murder and two attempted murders was arrested after leading police on a vehicle pursuit and fleeing into a wooded area, according to the Gaston County Police Department.
The incident began around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 2, when officers responded to a shooting at 1027 Old Church Road, outside Gastonia.
Officers discovered one person dead at the scene.
A Police Chase and Overnight Search
Investigators said a witness identified a possible suspect and provided a description of the vehicle involved.
Officers later spotted the vehicle near Crowders Creek Road and attempted a traffic stop. The driver allegedly refused to stop, leading officers on a pursuit that ended on Stallion Way near Hoffman Road.
Police said the suspect abandoned the vehicle and ran into a nearby neighborhood.
Multiple law enforcement agencies joined the search. K-9 officers, an emergency response team, and a drone team were deployed.
Shortly after midnight, officers located the suspect hiding in the woods and arrested him without further incident.
Five Criminal Charges
Police identified the suspect as Jeffery Martin, who faces the following charges:
- First-degree murder
- Two counts of attempted first-degree murder
- Larceny of a motor vehicle
- Possession of a firearm by a felon
Martin was transported to the Gaston County Jail, where authorities say he is being held without bond.
Questions Remain
Authorities have not publicly identified the deceased victim in the November 3 announcement or explained what led to the shooting.
Police also have not detailed the circumstances behind the two attempted murder charges.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gaston County Police Detective Bishop at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704-861-8000.
Martin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Sources
- Gaston County Police Department — November 3, 2026: https://gastongov.com/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/876
- WBTV — November 3, 2026: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/11/03/suspect-wanted-deadly-shooting-arrested-after-gaston-county-police-chase/
- WSOC-TV — November 3, 2026: https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/man-charged-with-murder-after-deadly-gaston-county-shooting-police-pursuit/ACVH33OVZRHWJKMSEFUC7TELWU/
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