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Teens arrested in killing of Gastonia elderly woman spark concerns over growing youth violence

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GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 68-year-old Gastonia woman who was struck by gunfire while sitting on her back porch on Oct. 19.

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  1. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Teens arrested in Gastonia woman's killing; one caught at D.C. airport, another in South Carolina (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a Gastonia woman who was fatally shot while sitting on her back porch earlier this month, according to Gastonia Police.

  2. FOX 46 Charlotte

    Teens arrested in killing of Gastonia elderly woman spark concerns over growing youth violence (opens FOX 46 Charlotte)

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    FOX 46 Charlotte's feed description

    GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 68-year-old Gastonia woman who was struck by gunfire while sitting on her back porch on Oct. 19.

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