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Avery Ponder

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Nov 17, 2019

Victim Details

Avery Ponder

Male

Black / African American

Gastonia

NC

2019-11-17

22

Avery

Ponder

06/27/2026

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Avery Marquavis Ponder, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 17, 2019, in Gastonia, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on West Hudson Boulevard near the Gaston County Health Department. When police arrived at the scene, they found Avery Ponder suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

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  • WSOC: GASTONIA MAN SHOT: Second suspect charged after man shot, killed in Gaston County
  • Gastonia Man Wanted for Questioning After Weekend Homicide
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