Lincolnton Police Charge A Man For The Murder Of A 13-Year-Old

LINCOLNTON, N.C. — Officers charged Matthew Combs, 18, with second degree murder after police say he shot and killed a 13-year-old in Lincolnton, N.C. on September 23rd, according to a news release.

Combs, Matthew Eric

Matthew Combs

Investigators say Gabriel Teems, 13, was found with gunshot wounds and wasn’t breathing when officers arrived at the scene on Highland Drive around 3:41 p.m. and unsuccessfully tried to revive Teems.

Combs is being held without a bond, according to a news release.

Police say the investigation remains active, and for anyone with more information to call Lieutenant Dennis Harris or Detective Diallo at 704-736-8900.