Interim Chief Jenee Spencer provided the following information on the shooting.

The Kinston Police Department responded to a call around 8:45 pm to the 500 block of Mitchell Street in reference to someone shot. When they arrived, they found three male subjects who had been shot. One subject passed away due to injuries and the other two were transported to Vidant for treatment. 

All three involved were juveniles so their names will not be released and their families notifications are being made. The investigation is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.