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.