Press Release

Gaston County Police Make Arrest in Homicide Investigation

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 12:51 pm

Press Release By: Gaston County Police

Gaston County, NC (September 8, 2026): Gaston County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night outside of Mount Holly.

On September 7, 2026, at approximately 8:42 pm, officers responded to 2013 Grandhaven Drive for a shooting call. Gaston County Police officers located one victim, deceased from a gunshot wound. No information on the victim will be released at this time.

Jaelan Drum

The suspect was on scene when officers arrived and was taken into custody. Detectives charged Jaelan Drum, 25, of Mount Holly, with Second Degree Murder. He is currently in the Gaston County Jail and is being held without bond.

The investigation remains active, and additional details may be released as they become available.

Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to call Detective J. Henderson at 704-866-3320 or Crime Stoppers at 704-861-8000.

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