Kinston detectives charge 21-year-old in deadly Friday night shooting
On Monday, September 23, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department secured warrants for 21-year-old Bryson Bradley of Lenoir County. He is charged in connection with the murder of Korie Williams and the attempted murder of Yahmmek Coward, Lyasia Lawson, and Deshakeen Turnage.
The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are anticipated. Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to reach out to the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, contact Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or use the Tip411 App, available on both Apple and Android devices.
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On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 8:50 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to the 300 block of S. McDaniels St., Kinston, N.C., for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Lenoir County EMS was called to the scene, and both victims were transported to UNC Lenoir for treatment. While en route to the hospital, one of the victims, Korie Williams, 25, of Kinston, was pronounced deceased, and the second victim, Yameek Coward, 18, of Kinston, was transferred to ECU Health for treatment. Kinston Police Department Investigators responded to the scene and are currently following up on leads.
The Kinston Police Department places the highest priority on investigating crimes of violence perpetrated in our city. We will investigate such cases without 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, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or through the Tip411 App that is available on both Apple and Android devices. 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.
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