Police: 4 Men Charged With Murder After Fatal Gaston County Shooting

Samantha Gilstrap,

GASTONIA, N.C. — Gaston County Police have four suspects in custody for their alleged involvement in a shooting Saturday that left one juvenile dead and another injured.

Officers responded to reports of the shooting on Dameron Road around 3:11 p.m.

At the scene, officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim died at the scene and the second victim was taken to a local hospital where they underwent emergency surgery, according to a news release.

Police say both victims are juveniles and their identities will not be released.

Shortly thereafter, officers located the suspects who had fled the scene in a car.

All four suspects were taken into custody with incident and charged for their involvement in the shooting.

The four suspects and their charges are as follows:

  • Wesley McCullough, 18, is charged with 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
  • Michael Greely, 18, is charged with 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
  • Justin Peebles, 18, is charged with 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
  • Leshantes McDowell, 24, is charged with 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Police say all four suspects are currently being held at the Gaston County Jail under a hold pending their first appearance in court.

The investigation into this shooting is active and ongoing.

Anyone with more information on this case is asked to call Detective J. M. Hanline at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.