A fatal stabbing in Gaston, South Carolina, has claimed the life of Gabrielle Marie Cribb, 32. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the incident as a homicide.
The Incident
The stabbing occurred in the early hours of Friday, May 1, 2026.
The Scene: Deputies were called to a residence in the Gaston area following reports of a violent physical altercation.
Medical Response: Upon arrival, law enforcement and EMS found Gabrielle suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was rushed to a local hospital but was unfortunately pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Autopsy: The Lexington County Coroner has scheduled an autopsy for Monday, May 4, 2026, to determine the official cause of death.
Investigation and Arrest
As of Saturday morning, May 2, the investigation is active and moving quickly:
Suspect Information: While the Sheriff’s Department has not yet publicly named a primary suspect, they have indicated that the parties involved were known to one another and that this was not a random act of violence.
Public Safety: Authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the Gaston community related to this specific incident.
Remembering Gabrielle
Gabrielle, a resident of Gaston, is being remembered by friends and family on social media for her vibrant personality. Tributes have begun to pour in as the community reels from the sudden nature of her death.
Service Information
Because the passing occurred so recently and an autopsy is pending for Monday, formal funeral arrangements and a full obituary have not yet been released.
Services are typically handled by funeral homes in the Lexington or Columbia area. Information is expected to be shared by the family via local news outlets like WLTX or The State newspaper later next week once the investigation allows for final arrangements to be mad
