Gaston County District Attorney
Coverage of Gaston County District Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- Gastonia neighborhood loses key resource after intentional fire destroys Dollar Tree
An intentional fire destroyed a Dollar Tree store in Gastonia, confirmed by the Gastonia Fire Marshal. The store, described as a vital neighborhood resource, was damaged during a weekend of reported chaos and fireworks-related incidents. A suspect described as shirtless with dreads was seen fleeing the scene, and investigators are exploring connections to nearby fireworks disputes.
- Video shows undercover cops shooting man threatening shoppers with fake gun in ‘justified’ defense: officials
Two undercover police officers in North Carolina will not face charges after shooting a man who threatened shoppers with a fake gun. The suspect, Derrick Manigault, was killed in the incident at Jakobs Food Mart in Gastonia. The use of force was deemed legally justified by the Gaston County District Attorney.