Avery Marquavis Ponder, a 22-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on November 17, 2019, around 2 p.m. on West Hudson Boulevard near the Gaston County Health Department in Gastonia, North Carolina. He was found with a gunshot wound, taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center, and later died of his injuries.

Investigators say Ponder and 21-year-old Jordan Tre Chambers had argued the day before. The two encountered each other the next day while driving in separate cars with different groups; Chambers allegedly shot Ponder and the driver of Chambers’ car fled the scene. Chambers later turned himself in and was charged with second-degree murder. Destynee Woodberry was charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder. The investigation remains open as authorities seek information.

If anyone saw activity on West Hudson Boulevard around 2 p.m. on November 17, 2019, or has information about this case, please come forward.