Woman Shot, Killed By Boyfriend In Gastonia

GASTONIA, N.C. – A woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend in Gastonia early Thursday morning, according to the Gastonia Police Department.

It happened around 7 a.m. Thursday at a residence on Ransom Street near Cleveland Avenue.

Police said 24-year-old Jalen Houston was shot by her boyfriend, 34-year-old Phillip Byers Jr., following an argument.

Byers was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and a felon in possession of a firearm.

The shooting is still under investigation.