Gastonia Police release new surveillance video in 2021 murder case of well-known barber

GASTONIA, N.C. – Gastonia Police have released never-before seen video in the murder of a well-known barber. It’s been four years since 32-year-old John Luke Moore was killed during a home invasion.

In the never-before seen surveillance video, you can see three people storm into Moore’s home on Allison Avenue on July 26th, 2021. One of the three is carrying an umbrella. Detectives hope you might recognize any of the three suspects in the video.

Moore’s family members continue to grieve, and keep his memory alive. Larette Avery says, “Just keep John’s spirit alive. Think about him often. Just want to keep it in the forefront in people’s minds to let people know that we have not forgotten.”

There is a $7,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in this murder case.