Case Update

The Kinston Police Department has obtained arrest warrants for Thomas Mason (30) and Davon Williams (24), both of Kinston, in connection with the murder of Anzaryia Cobb on August 25, 2024.

On the morning of August 27, 2024, the Kinston Police Department’s SWAT team apprehended Thomas Mason at St. John’s Village Apartments. He was taken into custody without incident.

Later that evening, the SWAT team located and apprehended Davon Williams at his residence on S. Herritage Street, also without incident.

Neither of the suspects lived in the apartment complex.  Both individuals have been placed in the Lenoir County Jail and are facing the following charges:

Thomas Mason:

• Accessory After the Fact (5 counts)

• Felony Conspiracy (5 counts)

• Felony Probation Violation

Davon Williams:

• First Degree Murder

• Attempted First Degree Murder

• Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill

• Discharging a Firearm Within the City

On behalf of Chief Keith Goyette, the Kinston Police Department would like to extend our gratitude to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and the Department of Adult Corrections for their crucial assistance in this investigation and the apprehension of these individuals.

We would also like to extend a special thanks to the community members who provided vital information, helping to identify those responsible and bring justice for Anzaryia and her loved ones.

                                                  Mason                                                   Williams

Previous Release

Kinston, NC — The Kinston Police Department is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 25th, 2024. At approximately 9:13 PM, Kinston Police Officers responded to a report of a person being shot near the 8 building of Mitchell Wooten Apartments, located in Kinston, North Carolina.

Upon arrival, officers discovered 22-year-old Anzaryia Cobb of Kinston suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency services were immediately summoned, and Ms. Cobb was in the process of being transported to ECU Health Medical Center when she succumbed to her injuries.

The Kinston Police Department has launched a full investigation into the incident. At this time, the investigation is in its early stages, and officers are diligently following up on leads. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or through the Tip411 App available on both Apple and Android devices.

Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.