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Gary David Ritch

Case from Morganton, NC dated Jan 07, 2024

Victim Details

Gary David Ritch

Male

White / Caucasian

Morganton

NC

2024-01-07

57

Gary

David Ritch

07/06/2026

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On January 7, 2024, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Burke County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting at 2854 Pax Hill Road in Morganton, North Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 57-year-old Gary David Ritch suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

At the time of the incident, bail bonding agents were present at the scene. According to Ritch's girlfriend, Polly Moretz, a man and a ...
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  • News Herald: Man dies after girlfriend says he was shot by bail bondsman
  • https://www.wbtv.com: Sheriff: Man dies after being shot multiple times in Burke County
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