Alphonso Thomas Cuomo III, a 30-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2020, in New Bern, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a domestic dispute at his residence on Sierra Drive. The Craven County Sheriff's Office received a call around 1 a.m. reporting the shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Alphonso Cuomo III's body inside the residence, the apparent result of gunshot wounds.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the shooting
stemmed from a domestic altercation involving family members. Deputies determined that the shooter was a family member, and the incident was isolated to the household. Alphonso Cuomo III lived at the residence with his wife and other family members.
An autopsy was scheduled for the following Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death. Craven County Criminal investigators and Crime Scene investigators responded to the scene to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The investigation was ongoing, and the results were to be forwarded to the District Attorney's Office for review.
As of the latest available information, no arrests or charges had been made in connection with Alphonso Cuomo III's death. The case remained under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and interview those involved.
