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Freddie Lee Byrd

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Aug 20, 2023

Victim Details

Freddie Lee Byrd

Male

Black / African American

Gastonia

NC

2023-08-20

57

Freddie

Lee Byrd

06/29/2026

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On August 20, 2023, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Gastonia Police Department officers responded to a shooting at Faith, Hope, and Love Ministries, located at 418 N. Oakland Street in Gastonia, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 57-year-old Freddie Lee Byrd suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency medical services pronounced Byrd deceased at the scene.

Investigations revealed that both Byrd and the suspect, 56-year-old Donald Ray Beatty, resided in neighboring tent ...
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  • https://www.wbtv.com: Arrest made after man shot, killed at Gastonia church
  • Freddie Byrd Obituary (1965 - 2023) - Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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    I've been following the tragic event at Faith, Hope, and Love Ministries closely, and my heart truly... ...Read More
    09/25/2024
    It's beyond sad to hear about the tragic loss of Freddie Lee Byrd. My heart goes out to his family, ... ...Read More
    03/12/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of Freddie Byrd and the tragic events at Faith, Hope, and Lo... ...Read More
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