On Tuesday, September 27th, 2022, at approximately 11:50 am officers from the Kinston Police  Department responded to the 600 block of Larkspur Road in reference to a call of an individual  shot in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 19 year old male victim suffering from a  gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.  This case is under investigation. Investigators are currently following up on leads. There are no  suspects in custody at this time. 

The Kinston Police Department places the highest priority on investigating crimes of violence  perpetrated in our city. We will investigate such cases with no compromise for crime, and  continue to seek assistance from the community we proudly serve. If anyone has information  about this incident, please call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020 or  Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and  anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an  arrest.