On October 6, 2024, at approximately 2:33 a.m., 46-year-old Anthony Maurice Lyons was fatally shot inside a residence at 612 N. Pollock Street in Selma, North Carolina. The Selma Police Department, in collaboration with the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office, conducted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
The investigation revealed that Lyons was shot by Kevin Tucker, the occupant of the residence where the incident occurred.
After reviewing witness statements, analyzing the crime scene, and considering physical evidence, authorities concluded that Tucker acted in self-defense. As a result, no charges were filed against him concerning Lyons's death. However, Tucker was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He cooperated with investigators and remained at the scene following the incident.
Prior to his death, on April 2, 2024, Lyons was arrested in Johnston County, North Carolina, on charges of assault on a female. This arrest was part of his criminal record, which authorities likely reviewed during their investigation into the events leading up to the shooting.
In the aftermath of the incident, the Selma Police Department and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation conducted a thorough examination to ensure all aspects of the case were properly addressed. The decision to rule the shooting as self-defense was made after careful consideration of all available evidence.
Lyons's death was a tragic event that impacted his family and the local community. He was remembered in an obituary that highlighted his life and the loved ones he left behind. The case underscores the complexities involved in self-defense claims and the importance of thorough investigations in such matters.
