Kianna Necole Newborn, 25, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds at a residence on the 300 block of Sunshine Street in Kinston, North Carolina. Officers responded about 4:20 a.m. on July 3, 2022; detectives described the shooting as an isolated incident and say they have been working to identify the shooter.

Two other people with gunshot wounds arrived at UNC Lenoir’s emergency room shortly after the first call; investigators determined all three were shot in the same event. That evening, at about 6:30 p.m., officers found 42-year-old Michael Davis Jr. on the 200 block of South Adkin Street with multiple gunshot wounds; he was taken to ECU Health Medical Center and later died. Investigators are looking into whether the two scenes are related.

No arrests had been announced and the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone has information about Kianna Necole Newborn or these shootings, contact the Kinston Police Department Tips Line or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers.