Weapons — Kinston, NC — reported 2026-06-30

SUMMARY

A 15-year-old female and a 20-year-old Kinston woman have been charged in connection with a June 24 shooting on South Street.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Kinston, NC
  • Date reported: 2026-06-30
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The charges stem from the June 24 shooting on South Street.
  • A 15-year-old female has been charged with Assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, Possession of a handgun by a minor, and Discharging a firearm within the city limits.
  • Helen Nicole Howard, 20, of Kinston, was also charged with four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
  • The investigation remains active, and police say additional arrests are expected.