Thomas Kieth Sutton, 51, was shot and killed on the night of June 21, 2019, on Williams Street near Old Snow Hill Road in Kinston, North Carolina. Responding officers found him suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. An individual at the scene immediately identified himself as the shooter and surrendered to police. Two firearms were recovered and multiple witnesses, all acquainted with the involved parties, cooperated with the investigation. The Kinston Police Department said it was not seeking additional suspects at that time.

Thomas Keith Sutton was born June 12, 1968. His funeral took place July 1, 2019, at Trinity Memorial Funeral Home in Kinston, with burial at Lodge Hall Cemetery. He is remembered by his community and mourned by family and friends.

If anyone knew Thomas, was present on Williams Street that night, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.