Latasha Cureton, 39, was killed in a drive-by shooting at her home on Morgan Street in Gastonia, North Carolina, on June 10, 2024. The shooting happened at about 11:55 p.m. while she was asleep in her bedroom; an unknown assailant fired multiple rounds into the house. Her children and mother were in the living room and initially thought the gunfire was fireworks. The residence suffered heavy damage—investigators estimated 30 to 40 bullet holes, including 13 in the front door.

She died at the scene. She was a mother of six and was planning her wedding. Her mother, Rosalie Hardy, who lives on Social Security, now faces raising the grandchildren; a GoFundMe has been started to help with funeral costs and support for the children. As of June 14, 2024, no arrests had been made and the Gastonia Police Department asked anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000.

Anyone who knew Latasha or who has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.