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Pregnant Woman Shot, Killed in High Point Identified, Baby Did Not Survive

High Point Police say 21-year-old Tontoria York's live-in boyfriend is charged in her death. Police say he lied to officers about two intruders shooting and killing Tontoria.

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police in High Point are investigating a deadly shooting involving a pregnant woman. 

Police identified the victim as 21-year-old Tontoria York of High Point. She was 9 months pregnant. Police say her baby did not survive. 

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York's boyfriend, William J. Hayes, has been charged with first degree murder in her death. He is being held in jail without bond. 

Around 12:05 am Thursday, police say they responded to Deep River Apartments in the 3900 block of Clubhouse Court on a shooting. A man called 911 and said his girlfriend had been shot and she was dead, according to a police report.

Officers say the man also reported that two people ran from the apartment when he arrived home. He was unable to give a description of the suspects. Police used K-9s to try to track the suspects or evidence, but were unsuccessful. 

During their investigation officers say they determined the shooting was domestic related and charged 20-year-old Hayes with First Degree Murder. 

Police say Hayes is from South Carolina, but they didn't say what town he is from. 

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Crimestoppers of High Point at 336-889-4000.

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