Kinston police identify additional suspect in murder investigation – Neuse News

SAVANNAH LOCKLEAR

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On Monday, September 23, 2024, Kinston Police Department investigators secured arrest warrants for 21-year-old Bryson Bradley of Lenoir County. He is charged in connection with the murder of Korie Williams and the attempted murders of Yahmmek Coward, Lyasia Lawson and Deshakeen Turnage.

The investigation is ongoing and further arrests are expected. Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to contact 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. which is available on both Apple and Android devices

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On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Kinston Police Officers responded to the 300 block of S. McDaniels St., Kinston, NC for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Lenoir County EMS was called to the scene and both victims were transported to UNC Lenoir for treatment. 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 referred 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 violent crimes that occur in our city. We will investigate such cases uncompromisingly for criminality and continue to seek support from the community we proudly serve. If anyone has information about this incident, please call the Kinston Police Department Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444 or through the Tip411 app available on both Apple and Apple is available on Android devices. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.