A deadly investigation spanning North Carolina and Ohio has taken another tragic turn after Camryn Moore, 26, and Cory Armstrong, 29, were found dead inside a crashed vehicle following a police pursuit in southern Ohio.
The two had been identified by authorities as suspects in a deadly shooting in Gaston County, North Carolina. Their deaths were discovered Friday after Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers pursued the vehicle they were believed to be traveling in.
Investigators are now working to determine exactly what happened inside the vehicle after the pursuit ended, including who fired the shots that killed Moore and Armstrong.
How the Gaston County Shooting Began
The case started Thursday morning when officers responded to a reported shooting at a residence on Forbes Road in Gaston County.
When officers arrived, they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while two others were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The surviving victims were reported to be in critical but stable condition.
The shooting immediately triggered a major investigation as detectives worked to identify those responsible and determine what had happened at the residence.
Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong Identified as Suspects
Investigators later identified Moore and Armstrong as suspects in connection with the North Carolina shooting.
Authorities said both individuals were associated with the Forbes Road residence and had left the area following the violence.
Arrest warrants were subsequently obtained charging each suspect with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Their departure from North Carolina led to a multi-state search involving local authorities and the U.S. Marshals Service Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Search Leads Authorities to Ohio
The investigation eventually brought authorities to southern Ohio.
On Friday morning, the Ohio State Highway Patrol located the vehicle associated with Moore and Armstrong outside Athens.
Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not comply.
The attempted traffic stop quickly developed into a pursuit that continued through multiple counties.
According to authorities, the chase lasted more than 20 minutes before law enforcement attempted to deploy a tire-deflation device.
The vehicle swerved to avoid the device, struck a road sign and eventually came to a stop near Hiram West Road in Jackson County.
Two Gunshots Heard After the Crash
The events that followed the crash are now a major focus of the investigation.
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers reported hearing two gunshots coming from inside the vehicle after it came to a stop.
Rather than immediately approaching the vehicle, authorities used a drone to inspect the scene.
Moore and Armstrong were subsequently found deceased inside the crashed vehicle. Both had suffered gunshot wounds.
Authorities said no shots were fired by law enforcement during the incident.
No other injuries were reported during the pursuit.
Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong Death Investigation
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Camryn Moore | 26 years old |
| Cory Armstrong | 29 years old |
| Original investigation | Gaston County, North Carolina shooting |
| North Carolina location | Forbes Road residence |
| Ohio location | Southern Ohio |
| Suspect charges | Two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder each |
| Vehicle pursuit | Ohio State Highway Patrol |
| Pursuit duration | More than 20 minutes |
| Crash location | Near Hiram West Road, Jackson County |
| Deaths | Both Moore and Armstrong found deceased |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Shots fired by police | Authorities said no |
| Investigation status | Ongoing |
Who Fired the Shots?
One of the biggest unanswered questions is who fired the gunshots that killed Moore and Armstrong.
Authorities have not publicly determined who fired the shots inside the vehicle.
The fact that troopers reported hearing two gunshots after the crash has made the circumstances surrounding the deaths a central part of the ongoing investigation.
At this point, officials have confirmed that Moore and Armstrong were found with gunshot wounds and that law enforcement officers did not fire their weapons.
Any further conclusion about how the two were killed would therefore be premature until investigators complete their examination of the vehicle and surrounding evidence.
No Officers Reported Injured
Despite the pursuit and eventual crash, authorities reported that no other injuries occurred during the Ohio incident.
The pursuit involved multiple counties and lasted more than 20 minutes before the vehicle crashed after attempting to avoid the tire-deflation device.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to examine the pursuit, the crash and the deaths that followed.
Investigation Continues in Two States
While Ohio authorities investigate the deaths of Moore and Armstrong, the original Gaston County shooting remains an active case in North Carolina.
Four people were shot at the Forbes Road residence, with two killed and two others hospitalized with serious injuries.
The investigation is expected to focus on establishing what led to the shooting, the relationship between the individuals involved and the events that occurred before Moore and Armstrong left North Carolina.
Meanwhile, investigators in Ohio are examining the final moments of the pursuit and what happened inside the vehicle after it stopped.
A Case That Crossed State Lines
The deaths of Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong have added another layer to an already devastating case.
What began with a deadly shooting in Gaston County quickly became a multi-state search before ending with a police pursuit and crash in Ohio.
Four people in North Carolina were initially found suffering from gunshot wounds. Two died, while two others remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Now, Moore and Armstrong are also dead, leaving investigators in two states working to establish the complete sequence of events.
For families and communities connected to the case, the violence has created a painful chain of loss that extends far beyond the original shooting.
As authorities continue gathering evidence, several important questions remain unanswered, particularly concerning the circumstances of the two deaths inside the crashed vehicle.
Disclaimer
This article is based on the information provided regarding the Gaston County shooting, the subsequent multi-state search and the Ohio State Highway Patrol pursuit. The investigation into the original shooting and the deaths of Camryn Moore and Cory Armstrong remains ongoing. Authorities have not publicly established who fired the shots inside the vehicle, and no conclusion beyond the confirmed facts should be treated as established at this time.