Victoria “Heather” Moore and Megan “Josiah” Moore Remembered After Tragic Forbes Road Shooting
The Gaston County community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Victoria “Heather” Moore, 50, and Megan “Josiah” Moore, 38, whose lives were tragically taken following a devastating shooting at a residence on Forbes Road on September 10, 2026.
The violent incident also left two other victims critically injured and hospitalized, bringing additional pain and sorrow to a tragedy that has deeply affected family members, friends, and the surrounding community.
Heather and Josiah were more than names connected to a tragic news report. They were people with their own stories, memories, dreams, and relationships that mattered deeply to those who knew them.
Their lives were made up of everyday moments—the conversations shared, the laughter heard, the plans for the future, and the memories created with the people they loved. Those are the moments their loved ones will now carry forward as they face an unimaginable loss.
A place that should have represented safety and comfort became the setting of a devastating tragedy, forever changing the lives of everyone connected to them.
As the investigation continues, the community is left grieving two lives lost far too soon and supporting those still recovering from the aftermath of the violence.
Heartfelt condolences go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of Victoria “Heather” Moore and Megan “Josiah” Moore during this incredibly difficult time.
May their memories continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved them.
