GASTONIA, N.C. — A body was discovered Wednesday in west Gastonia, police said.
The call came into dispatch at about 6:25 p.m. The caller said they found the body of a young woman.
Police said the death investigation was in a wooded area near the railroad tracks between North Webb Street and Beechwood Drive.
On Thursday, the Gastonia Police Department identified the victim as 23-year-old Shaniya Everett of Gastonia.
No information was given on what may have led to Everett’s death, but the police department said, “At this time, there is no foul play suspected in her death.”
GPD says investigators are waiting on the medical examiner’s office to determine Everett’s cause of death.
This is a developing story, check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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