According to sources at the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, one person died in an early morning fire at 138 Gulick Drive, Kinston.
The victim's name is not being released until next of kin has been notified.
It is not yet known what started the fire or when, but multiple sources report the fire was extinguished around 5 a.m. today.
This story will be updated throughout the day.
UPDATED:
12:44 p.m.: Rogers, 76, is the father of State Trooper Jackie Rogers. According to the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, Sandy Bottom and Southwood volunteer fire departments reported to the scene at 4:49 a.m. LCSO Chief Deputy Chris Hill said in a statement the fire is not believed to be suspicious.
10:17 a.m.: Multiple sources at the Lenoir County Courthouse have identified the victim as Jake Rogers. The sources also stated Rogers was handicapped. The State Bureau of Investigation is participating in the investigation.