An early morning shooting Sunday resulted in one fatality and another in the hospital.
Around 3:33 a.m., Kinston Police responded to the area of 2210 Old Snow Hill Road to reports of shots fired. While officers arrived they were advised that two gunshot victims had shown up at UNC Lenoir, according to a news release.
Officers arrived at UNC Lenoir and found emergency personnel actively working on both individuals.
The first victim, identified as Jerome Gadson, age 36 of Kinston, NC died as a result of his injuries. The second victim, a 36-year-old male was later transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for his injuries, according to the release.