Teen Found Shot To Death In Kannapolis Home

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The Kannapolis Police Department is investigating after an 18-year-old was found shot to death inside a home early Thursday morning.

First responders were called to the home on Cottage Road around 1am on January 23rd in reference to a medical call for service.

Once they arrived, officers found the teen suffering from a single gunshot wound to his upper body, according to a news release.  Police say officers and firefighters started life saving measures however their attempts were unsuccessful.  Neighbors say the bullet that struck the teen came through the wall.

The teen has been identified as Kevon Cousar.  He was a senior at A.L. Brown High School.  The school released this statement:

The A.L. Brown family is grieving the loss of Kevon Cousar, and our hearts go out to his family and friends. We have extra counselors available to help any students or staff members during this difficult time. We’re offering individual counseling, and we have counselors available in the media center for anyone who wants to stop by during the day to receive additional support.

No arrests have been made at this time.  Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-932-7463.