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Erica Welch

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Mar 06, 2024

Victim Details

Erica Welch

Female

White / Caucasian

Gastonia

NC

2024-03-06

32

Erica

Welch

07/11/2026

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On March 6, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Gaston County Police responded to a domestic disturbance call on Chrisco Lane in South Gastonia, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers encountered 51-year-old David Pace, who had barricaded himself inside the residence, holding two individuals hostage. As officers approached, Pace fired shots inside the home and at the responding officers.

During the standoff, officers successfully rescued one hostage, who informed them that another person ...
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  • https://www.wbtv.com: Suspect in deadly Gaston Co. hostage situation appears in court
  • https://www.wbtv.com: Judge stops hearing in Gaston Co. homicide case after bizarre reaction from suspect
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