Randall Andrews, a 27-year-old Black male from Kinston, North Carolina, tragically passed away on February 8, 2020, due to multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred at the Red Carpet Inn and Suites located at 208 East New Bern Road in Kinston. On the night of the shooting, Kinston Police Department received multiple calls reporting shots fired at the hotel. Upon arrival, officers found Randall Andrews with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
He was treated by Lenoir County EMS and transported to UNC Lenoir Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Another victim, 52-year-old Karl Shackleford, was also found with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for further treatment. The Kinston Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting and identified Colby Jamaal Wilson, a 24-year-old male from Kinston, as the primary suspect. Wilson was wanted for murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.
Wilson was arrested in Newark, Delaware, by members of the New Castle County Police Department and the United States Marshals Service. He surrendered without incident and was held pending extradition to Lenoir County. The investigation into the shooting revealed that Wilson had a history of violent behavior and was known to the local authorities. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but it is believed to be related to a personal dispute between Wilson and Andrews.
The case garnered significant attention in the local community, with many residents expressing their shock and grief over the tragic loss of Randall Andrews. The Kinston Police Department emphasized their commitment to thoroughly investigating the case and bringing justice to the victims and their families. The legal proceedings against Wilson are ongoing, and he faces multiple charges related to the shooting.
