Tony Gonteski, a 40-year-old man from High Point, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on June 27, 2015. Tony was born on November 20, 1974, in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Thomasville and worked as a certified diesel mechanic. Tony was known for his love of working outdoors and helping his neighbors with handyman tasks. He was survived by his mother, Elaine Marlin Byrd, and several siblings, nieces, and nephews.
On the evening of June 27, 2015, Tony Gonteski was involved in a fatal incident at a mobile home park located at 7808 Turnpike Road in Archdale, North Carolina. According to reports, Tony was shot and killed by William "Bill" Younger, a 68-year-old man, following an argument between the two. Both Tony and Bill resided at the mobile home park. Authorities were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m., where they found Tony lying in the yard of one of the residences with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that there were no signs of a physical struggle leading up to the shooting, and Tony did not have a weapon. The suspect, William Younger, was arrested at his home and charged with murder. He was placed in the Randolph County Jail without bond and had a court appearance scheduled for the following Monday. The investigation into the incident was ongoing at the time.
An autopsy conducted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Raleigh confirmed that Tony Gonteski died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The motive behind the argument and subsequent shooting was not disclosed by the authorities.
