On April 29, 2023, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Gastonia Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Pebblestone Way in Gastonia, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 25-year-old De'Mallon Lamarea Anthony White in a bedroom, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate first-aid efforts, White was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing two to three male suspects fleeing the area after the gunshots.
During the investigation, detectives identified 25-year-old Quinton Payne Palmer-Whitesides of Vale, North Carolina, as a suspect. An arrest warrant was issued, and Palmer-Whitesides was apprehended on May 9, 2023, in Cleveland County. He was charged with murder and held in the Gaston County Jail without bond.
Further investigation led to the identification of a second suspect, 22-year-old Mackenzie Dalton Roebuck of Shelby, North Carolina. Roebuck was located and arrested in Cooke County, Texas, on a warrant for murder. He was extradited to Gaston County on July 6, 2023, to face charges related to White's death.
The investigation into White's murder remains active, with authorities continuing to seek additional information. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Gaston County at 704-861-8000. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
