A tragic incident unfolded in Greenville, North Carolina, where a 17-year-old girl lost her life in what authorities believe was an accidental shooting. The Greenville Police Department reported that officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, at an apartment located at 1115-H Grovemont Drive.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers found 17-year-old Kiari Cunningham suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders provided immediate medical attention, and Cunningham was rushed to ECU Health Medical Center. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting was accidental, involving Cunningham’s 17-year-old boyfriend, who was present at the time of the incident. Authorities state that the boyfriend has been fully cooperative with the investigation and was taken into custody as part of the ongoing inquiry. No formal charges have been announced as of yet, pending further investigation.
The Greenville Police Department continues to collect evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event. The community is urged to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation. Tips can be provided directly to the Greenville Police Department or submitted anonymously through Pitt-Greenville Crime Stoppers at (252) 758-7777, where reward money is available for information leading to an arrest.