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Antonio Lorenzo Hines

Death by Force
Case Description
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Antonio Lorenzo Hines, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 26, 2016, in Kinston, North Carolina. Hines was found dead in the parking lot of Westside Free Will Baptist Church, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. when Kinston Police responded to a shots fired call at the church. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hines' lifeless body behind the church. Hines was a rising senior at Kinston High School, known for his music ...Read More
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  • WNCN: Teen fatally shot at NC church; car taken into evidence
  • The Free Press: UPDATE: Victim identified in Sunday homicide, two suspects arrested
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    Victim Details

    Antonio Lorenzo Hines

    Male

    Black / African American

    Kinston

    NC

    2016-06-26

    18

    Antonio

    Lorenzo Hines

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about how Antonio's passion for music shaped his life and the potential p... ...Read More
    12/10/2024
    Does anyone know if Antonio had any sort of connection to Westside Free Will Baptist Church? It seem... ...Read More
    11/11/2024
    I've been following the case of Antonio Lorenzo Hines, and something that's been on my mind is the c... ...Read More
    08/24/2023
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