GASTON CO., N.C. – A Gaston County murder suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase. 63-year-old Jeffrey Martin is facing several charges including first degree murder.
Officers say they responded to a shooting on Old Church Road around 9:30 Monday night. One person was found dead at the scene. Their name has not been released.
Using information from a witness, officers tracked down Martin driving near Crowders Creek Road. Police say he led them on a chase that ended on Stallion Way. We’re told Martin then jumped out of his vehicle and ran. He was found in the woods and taken into custody.
