Mother of 6 Shot Dead after Shooters Riddled Home with Gunfire in North Carolina; Kids Devastated by the Immense Loss
Tragedy struck when Latasha Cureton, a 39-year-old woman, lost her life in a drive-by shooting. The incident took place in Gastonia, N.C., as an unidentified attacker fired multiple bullets at her home while she was asleep.
Shockingly, her children were present, watching a movie with their grandmother at the time. The incident happened on Monday.
Witnesses, including Cureton’s mother and children, initially mistook the sound for fireworks before realizing it was a shooting.
Cureton’s son discovered her in the front bedroom after she let out a cry of “I’m hit,” according to the victim’s sister.
The family has released images of a door that has been damaged by bullets, which can be seen in various media outlets. One of the photos captures a bullet hole in a light switch.
According to family and friends, there were approximately 30 to 40 bullet holes. The door alone had a total of 13 holes.
According to her friend Sydney Weave, Cureton was in the midst of planning her wedding when she tragically passed away.
A GoFundMe has been created to support Latasha’s family during their upcoming financial difficulties. Latasha, also known as Tasha, is being fondly remembered as a cherished mother, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend.
Cureton’s mother faces financial challenges as she relies on social security to support her children.
As of Friday, June 14, no arrests had been made. Gastonia Police did not respond promptly to PEOPLE‘s request for an update.
The investigation is currently underway. If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000, as requested by Gastonia Police.
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