Gavin Plyler was 24 when he was killed during a drive-by shooting at his family’s home in Gastonia, North Carolina, on May 5, 2020. He was in the living room watching a movie with family when more than a dozen bullets were fired into the house; Gavin was the only person struck. He was taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center and later died of his injuries.

Born August 17, 1995, in Charlotte, Gavin is survived by his parents Matthew Plyler and Robyn Wilson and a younger brother, Aedan. He loved baseball and video games and hoped to return to college to study engineering. The Gastonia Police Department continues to investigate; no arrests or public suspect identifications have been announced. Police have released videos and are offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. A community fundraiser has been set up to help with funeral costs and Aedan’s future education.

If anyone has information about the shooting or remembers anything from the neighborhood that night, please contact the Gastonia Police Department.