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Wilmington Police Department
Wednesday July 18th, 2018 :: 07:39 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Homicide Investigation @ 800 Blk. W. 5th Street

On 07/18/2018 at approximately 0250 hours, Wilmington Police responded to the 800 Blk. W. 5th Street regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 50 year old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. The victim was transported to Christiana Hospital and subsequently pronounced dead. Wilmington Detectives are currently on scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be forthcoming when received and confirmed.

UPDATE: The homicide victim has been identified as Sean Spencer (50 years old). Anyone with information is being asked to contact Det. Mary Quinn @ (302) 576-3651 or Delaware Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-TIP-3333 or at their website DELAWARECRIMESTOPPERS.ORG.

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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