On Monday at a little after 5 p.m., Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to 3859 Pecan Grove Circle for a death investigation. Deputies arrived and located Xavier Branch, 32, deceased at the scene.
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KPD: Arrest made in homicide
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.
KPD investigating Sunday evening homicide
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.
Community urged to help solve Dzyer Gooding homicide case
Since the date of the original report investigators have been working tirelessly to bring the persons responsible for the homicide of Dzyer Gooding to Justice.
KPD: Police seeking help from the public in home invasion, homicide case
On Thursday, October 19th, 2023, members of the Kinston Police Department and Lenoir County Sheriffs began working diligently to apprehend those responsible for the murder of Jaliek Pridgen.
LCSO: Homicide investigation underway in La Grange
The deceased body of Anthony Harris, 51, was discovered at his residence on ND’s Lane in La Grange today. While the cause of death has not been determined, the LCSO is investigating the death as a homicide.
Kinston Police investigate homicide
On Monday, July 12, 2021, at approximately 10:37 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to a call of a person who was shot in the area of the 700 block of Harding Avenue. Despite life-saving measures, Terrence Plymouth, 22, of Kinston, died at the scene. The assailant(s) fled the area in an unknown direction. This is still an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department.
Kinston Police investigating Friday night homicide
On Friday, September 18, 2020 at 11:23 p.m., Kinston Police Officers responded to reports of a subject shot on the 2200 Block of Briarfield Rd. Officers arrived on scene and found two subjects lying in the road suffering from gunshot wounds. Both subjects were transported to UNC Lenoir and later transferred to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville NC. One subject passed while receiving treatment for his injuries and was pronounced dead at Vidant Medical Center. The second subject is currently in Stable Condition.
Kinston Police: Homicide investigation underway
On 05/20/2020 at 11:34 p.m., Kinston Police responded to 607 E. Highland Ave. Kinston, NC in reference to a subject that had been shot. Officers arrived on scene and located a 34-year-old Black male with multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.
UPDATE: Victims identified, ORIGINAL: Kinston Police investigating homicide at Red Carpet Inn
Update to a shooting incident on 2/8/2020 that occurred at 208 E. New Bern Rd., Kinston, NC.
Two victims have been identified in this case who suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Randall Andrews, 27 years old of Kinston, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at UNC Lenoir Hospital. The second victim, Karl Shackleford, 26 years old of Kinston, was transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC for further treatment. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Kinston Police Department.
Breaking news: Kinston Police investigate homicide
A person on the shooting scene immediately identified himself as the shooter and surrendered to officers.