SELMA ā Selma Police and the Johnston County District Attorney’s Office have determined a fatal shooting was self-defense.
Anthony Maurice Lyons, 46, of Selma was shot and killed around 2:33am Sunday, October 6 while inside a residence at 612 N. Pollock Street.
This week, authorities announced the shooting death of Mr. Lyons was an act of self-defense. The gunman, Kevin Tucker of 612 N. Pollock Street, Selma, will not face any criminal charges related to the shooting.
āI met with Selma Police Department several times during the investigation into the death of Anthony Lyons. After examining witnessesā statements, the crime scene, physical evidence, and Kevin Tuckerās statement; we determined all evidence indicated Tucker acted in self-defense and thus no charges were warranted against him regarding Lyonsās death,ā said Jason Waller, Senior Assistant District Attorney.
ADA Waller did note that Kevin Tucker was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Selma Police said Tucker was cooperative with investigators and remained at the scene after the October 6 incident.
Self defense and the man was shot over 5 times? How did I know it was gonna come out like this??
Break into my house and that number will be a lot higher
Where did you read about him breaking into that man house š¤
Well five wasn’t enough but seven was too many so six was juuuuust right! (Shrug) When you attempt to rob someone, even if the person is a drug dealer, you best be prepared to accept the consequences.
Where did you read that at???
He was charged with drug charges… kind of self explanatory…
I didn’t read about how many times he was shot. Prayers for the victims family and friends as well as the shooters family and friends. ššš
I love the south you play you lay
This is the meaning of FAFO..and unfortunately Mr. Lyons found out. Iām not sure what transpired and led to this unfortunate series of events, but for the DA to not press any charges, especially on someone in possession of coke, then the shooting was clearly in self defense.
To close to home I live just up the street from there.