GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An investigation is underway on Christmas Eve day in Gastonia after a 16-year-old girl was tragically shot and killed, Gastonia Police said Tuesday afternoon. Gastonia, NC (Queen City News) Officers responded to calls regarding the incident around 11 a.m. near 800 Barkley Street. A 16-year-old girl was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. 15-year-old girl shot inside North Carolina home, airlifted to hospital Police said Thursday that no arrests have been made yet. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 704-866-6702.