Gastonia man arrested after fatal shooting on Twisted Oak Lane

On Sept. 13 around 6:21 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in Gastonia.
Bobby Lewis Penny, who lives at the scene, was arrested and charged with one count of voluntary...
Bobby Lewis Penny, who lives at the scene, was arrested and charged with one count of voluntary manslaughter.(Gaston County Police Department)
Published: Sep. 13, 2022 at 11:33 PM EDT
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GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - The Gaston County Police have detained a person of interest in connection to a homicide that occurred last week.

On Sept. 13 around 6:21 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on Twisted Oak Lane in Gastonia.

When they arrived, 64-year-old Timothy Davis was found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

Bobby Lewis Penny, who lives at the scene, was arrested and charged with one count of voluntary manslaughter.

He was placed under a $100,000 secured bond.

Anyone with information pertinent to the investigation is encouraged to call Detective J. K. Shaw at the Gaston County Police at 704-866-3320.

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