*** CASE UPDATE ***Bryson Jamel Bradley, 21, is indicted on one count of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied property, and four counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Bradley and a co-defendant are alleged to have driven Bradley’s stepfather’s vehicle on Sept. 20, 2024, to a residence in the 300 block of South McDaniels Street where Bradley fired a rifle multiple times at a group of people sitting on the front porch.
Kinston police responded to the report of shots fired and discovered two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim died from the gunshot wounds and the other was transported to a local hospital and received treatment.
Police later recovered the vehicle near Bradley’s residence, but did not locate Bradley. His co-defendant was located and arrested.
Bradley stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He also has tattoos on his neck and one on his right forearm that reads “FAMILY.” He should be considered armed and dangerous.
The USMS CRFTF encourages the community to continue to collaborate with our deputies on tips that help find the whereabouts of a fugitive by contacting our local office at (787) 766-6297, calling the U.S. Marshals Service Communication Center at 1 (800) 336-0102, or submitting tips using the USMS Tips App.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 23, 2024
Contact: Major B. Turner (252) 939-3204
On Monday, September 23, 2024, detectives from the Kinston Police Department secured warrants for 21-year-old Bryson Bradley of Lenoir County. He is charged in connection with the murder of Korie Williams and the attempted murder of Yahmmek Coward, Lyasia Lawson, and Deshakeen Turnage.
The investigation is ongoing, and further arrests are anticipated. Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to reach out to the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, contact Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or use the
iWitness App, completely anonymous.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 20, 2024
Contact: Major B. Turner (252) 939-3204
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at approximately 8:50 pm, Kinston Police Officers responded to the 300 block of S. McDaniels St., Kinston, N.C., for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals who were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Lenoir County EMS was called to the scene, and both victims were transported to UNC Lenoir for treatment. While 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 transferred 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 crimes of violence perpetrated in our city. We will investigate such cases without compromise for crime and continue to seek assistance from the community we proudly serve. If anyone has information about this incident, please call the Kinston Police Department’s Tips Line at 252-939-4020, Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444, or use the
iWitness App, completely anonymous. Calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential and anonymous, and the caller may be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.