A tragic shooting incident in Gastonia, North Carolina, resulted in the death of 24-year-old Jalen Lavaria Houston, allegedly shot by her boyfriend, 34-year-old Phillip Patrick Byers Jr., during an argument early Thursday morning. Byers has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, as well as drug-related charges, and is currently being held without bond. This incident occurred during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the ongoing issue of domestic violence. While the specifics leading to the shooting are under investigation, Byers had a prior assault charge from January. The police have not released further details about the altercation that led to this tragic event. Resources for domestic violence victims are available for those affected by this incident.