On April 8, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm, members of the Kinston Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by a motor vehicle near the 1900 block of Towerhill Rd. Kinston, NC.
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Boy, 12, dies from gunshot wound
A 12-year-old boy has died due to a gunshot wound; the incident happened on the 2600 block of Dean Drive in Kinston a few minutes before 7 p.m. today. The incident is currently under investigation by the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office.
Seatbelt neglect, speed factor in fatal accident in front of Kinston Fire Station
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 8:00 pm, officers from Kinston Police Department responded to the front parking lot of Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue Station #1 (401 E. Vernon Avenue) in reference to a single motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe resting on the roof on the front concrete pad in front of Station #1.
KPD: Early morning crash ends in fatality
On Tuesday August 9, 2022, at 6:12 am, officers with the Kinston Police Department along with EMS and Kinston Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a Commercial Truck and motorcycle on 200 block of HWY 58 S. The operator of the motorcycle was pronounced dead on scene. Officers are still conducting their investigation into the incident and charges are pending.
LCES confirms fatality in fireworks explosion, gives update on injured firefighters
The three injured firefighters were transported from the scene to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC to be treated for their injuries. Two of the three firefighters have been released from the hospital, and one firefighter was transported to the NC Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill for further treatment. Unfortunately, Randy Herring succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
One dead, one injured in Deep Run fire
DEEP RUN — One person is dead and another is injured after a structure fire in Deep Run this afternoon. One victim died from the fire. Another was injured and was transported by Lenoir County EMS to a hospital.
Lenoir County Sheriff's Office: Shooting fatality on Central Avenue
At around 4 p.m. today, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at 405 Central Avenue in Kinston. Two residents were shot; one is deceased.
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Kinston Police: Fatal crash at the intersection of E. Lenoir Ave and East St.
On Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 6:14 p.m., Officers from the Kinston Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of E. Lenoir Ave. and N. East St. EMS and Kinston Department of Fire & Rescue also responded to assist with life saving measures.