On the evening of April 1, 2026, gunfire erupted in the 2000 block of Hine Way in Gastonia, North Carolina. Officers who arrived at about 7:45 p.m. found 19-year-old Izaiyah Jeremiah Wilson of Lincolnton fatally shot. An 18-year-old man, Donta Degree, was also found with life-threatening injuries and taken to a nearby hospital.

Wilson was born in Newark, New Jersey, and those who knew him remembered his love for sports and a vibrant spirit. The investigation into how the shooting unfolded remained active as authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter.

A recent arrest has been reported in connection with the case, and another person has been charged with alleged involvement after the fact. Does anyone have information about the area around Hine Way that evening or about either victim that could help investigators?