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On the morning of October 3, 2024, 24-year-old Jalen Lavaria Houston was fatally shot in her home on North Ransom Street in Gastonia, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. following an argument with her boyfriend, 34-year-old Phillip Patrick Byers Jr.
Byers was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. He is currently held in Gaston County jail without bond. Court records indicate that Byers was out on bond for an assault on a f ...Read More
Byers was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. He is currently held in Gaston County jail without bond. Court records indicate that Byers was out on bond for an assault on a f ...Read More
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Jalen Lavaria Houston
Female
Black / African American
Gastonia
NC
2024-10-03
24
Jalen
Lavaria Houston
11/29/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following the case of Jalen Lavaria Houston, and my heart goes out to her family, especial... ...Read More
11/14/2024
11/14/2024
I'm just devastated to hear about Jalen Lavaria Houston’s tragic death. It’s haunting to think a... ...Read More
10/31/2024
10/31/2024
I just wanted to share some thoughts on Jalen’s situation. It's incredibly distressing to learn th... ...Read More
10/19/2024
10/19/2024
