Two men from North Carolina, Thomas Mason and Davon Williams, have been arrested in connection with the murder of 22-year-old Anzaryia Cobb, who was shot and killed on Sunday night outside an apartment building in Kinston.
On August 25, Kinston police were called to the Mitchell Wooten Apartments regarding a shooting. Upon their arrival at approximately 9:15 p.m., they found Cobb outside building 8 with a gunshot wound.
She was airlifted to ECU Health Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.
Two men arrested for murder of Anzaryia Cobb
On Wednesday, the Kinston Police Department announced the arrests of 30-year-old Mason and 24-year-old Williams.
Williams faces charges of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm within city limits. Mason is charged with five counts of accessory after the fact, five counts of felony conspiracy, and a felony probation violation.
Both men, of Kinston, were apprehended by the Kinston Police Department’s SWAT team on Tuesday. Authorities also noted that neither man resided at the Mitchell Wooten Apartments.
Cobb‘s family described her as a loving person, a dedicated mother and daughter, and someone who enjoyed playing basketball.
Williams and Mason are currently being held in the Lenoir County Jail.
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