GASTONIA, N.C. (WHKY) — Gaston County Police are investigating a homicide after four people were found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a home Thursday morning.

Officers responded to 2661 Forbes Road in southern Gaston County at approximately 8:43 a.m. Police said officers immediately began lifesaving measures until emergency medical personnel arrived.

Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The other two were taken to CaroMont Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators have identified a person of interest and are working to determine what led to the shooting. Police said everyone involved knew one another and described the shooting as an isolated incident. Authorities have not said whether the person of interest was among the four people who were shot.

Police said there is no known ongoing threat to the Gaston County community. Residents were asked to avoid the area while investigators processed the scene.

The victims and the person of interest have not been publicly identified. The investigation remains active, and police said additional information may be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective G. Lancaster at 704-866-3320 or CrimeStoppers at 704-861-8000.