NC NC- Johnny “Luke” Moore, 33, barber @ Next Level Barber Academy, fatally shot in home invasion, Gastonia, 26 July '21, *New initiative/reward*

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'We're still living each day with a void:' Gastonia man's killer at large 3 years later

Johnny "John Luke" Moore was shot during a home invasion on July 26, 2021. His killer was never found.

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'They took a part of our world': Family continues to grieve, searching for answers in unsolved murder of Gastonia father

A $5,000 reward is now being offered for any information leading to an arrest three years after the murder of Johnny Moore.

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Author: Jesse Pierre July 26, 2024
''GASTONIA, N.C. — Friday marks three years since the murder of Johnny Moore, who was shot and killed during a home invasion in Gastonia.
His family is now offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in this case.''

''The life of 32-year-old Johnny Moore, or John Luke as he was often called, was stolen.''

“He felt being a barber, he was going to be a therapist, a servant someone who provided an outlet for every individual who came to sit in his chair,” Stephan added.
Johnny Moore leaves behind a son.
“We will share memories with him of his dad growing up and of his dad being a star football player and a star basketball player,” Stephan said. “We want him to know that his dad loved him unconditionally.”

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Gastonia Police release new surveillance video in 2021 murder case of well-known barber - WCCB Charlotte

In the never-before seen surveillance video, you can see three people storm into Moore's home on Allison Avenue on July 26th, 2021. One of the three is carrying an umbrella.

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''GASTONIA, N.C. – Gastonia Police have released never-before seen video in the murder of a well-known barber. It’s been four years since 32-year-old John Luke Moore was killed during a home invasion.
In the never-before seen surveillance video, you can see three people storm into Moore’s home on Allison Avenue on July 26th, 2021. One of the three is carrying an umbrella. Detectives hope you might recognize any of the three suspects in the video.''

 

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GPD: John Luke Moore pictured with an image of the suspects
by: Arri Woodhouse Posted: Dec 29, 2025

https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/gaston-county/gastonia/gov-stein-offering-reward-for-information-leading-to-an-arrest-in-gastonia-cold-case/

'GASTONIA, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — It’s been over four years since John Luke Moore, a Gastonia man who was a popular barber, was shot and killed in a home invasion.

His family has continuously pushed for any information that would bring them justice, offering $9,000 for details that could lead to an arrest. Now, Gov. Josh Stein has announced that the state is joining their plea for justice.

''On Monday, Gov. Stein announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Moore’s murder.'

Police are asking the public to look at the video to see if they might recognize a piece of clothing, distinctive walk or anything else that may help to find those responsible for Moore’s death.''