The Following is a release from Gaston County Police
On February 18, 2021, at 11:45 p.m., the Gaston County Police 911 Center received a report of a shooting at Lowery Wood Road and Lewis Farm Road. Upon arrival, officers found two males, Robert Lucas (Luke) Gibby, 22 years old and Adam Kale Wood, 19 years old, near the intersection deceased.
Approximately two hours later, another male, Todd Payton Lee Waggoner, 21 years old, entered Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem with non-life threatening injuries. This male reported to have been at the scene earlier in the night.
Through an on-going investigation, a suspect has been identified. Warrants have been obtained for 2 counts of first degree murder and 1 count of attempted first degree murder on:
Michael Shane Barnes, age 19 of Taylorsville
5’ 8”
Sandy Hair
Blue Eyes
Barnes is considered armed and dangerous. The public is cautioned not to interact with Barnes. Instead, they are encouraged to contact 911.
The Gaston County Police ask anyone with information about this investigation to contact Gaston County Police Detective J. Brienza at 704-866-3320. Information can also be provided through Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000. A monetary reward is available for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of Barnes.
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