1 dead, suspect in custody after homicide in Gaston County, police say

BESSEMER CITY, N.C. — One man is dead and another man is in custody after a homicide in Bessemer City on Friday morning, Gaston County Police said.

Officers said they responded to Peggy Drive for a cardiac arrest call. On arrival, they said the circumstances indicated a homicide occurred.

Matthew James Watkins, 20, of Cherryville, was identified by police as the victim.

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After an investigation, Gaston County police said Chavis Samuel Davis, 21, of Charlotte, was named as a suspect. Davis was arrested and charged with first degree murder. He is being held in the Gaston County jail.

As police investigated the homicide, officers said they found a large amount of drugs, as well as a gun at the address in Bessemer City.

They arrested and charged 21-year-old Henry O’Neil Gonzalez with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and maintaining a dwelling for the purpose of selling a controlled substance. Gonzalez is being held at the Gaston County jail on $50,000 bond.

Gaston County police said the investigation is ongoing and offered a reward of up to $1,000 for information in the case.

Anyone who may know something is asked to called detectives at 704-866-3320 or Crimestoppers at 704-861-8000.

This is a developing story. Check wsoctv.com for updates.

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