Michael Powell, age 72

Lost to gun violence on November 7, 2024 in Gaston, North Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Facebook
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• The Daily Herald: Butcher charged in murder of Gaston couple: Sheriff Smith: 'This family was a pillar in the community and very good people'
• https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-in-double-homicide-of-elderly-couple-in-northampton-county-deputies-say/
• Facebook
• Gun Violence Archive

Also killed was:

• Carolyn Powell, age 70

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Gaston, NC - September 15, 2025
• Gaston, NC - June 24, 2019
• Gaston, NC - September 9, 2007
• Gaston, NC - July 28, 2006