Sean Michael Wishart, a 45-year-old man from Raleigh, NC, tragically lost his life on May 5, 2021. Sean was a devoted father and an active member of Providence Church in Raleigh. He was employed at Cisco and deeply loved by his family and friends. Sean's death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Raleigh. On the night of May 5, 2021, police responded to a reported shooting in the 10000 block of Lynnberry Place. Upon arrival, officers found Sean Wishart suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Sean Wishart's death revealed a tumultuous relationship between Sean and his ex-wife, Wendy Sue Wishart, a 41-year-old woman. Wendy was arrested and charged with the murder of Sean Michael Wishart. According to court documents, Wendy had previously sought domestic violence protection orders against Sean, alleging that he was stalking her and putting their four children at risk. However, a judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to warrant a protective order, and Wendy subsequently dropped her efforts.
On the night of the shooting, Wendy Wishart called 911 to report the incident. She calmly informed the operator that she had shot her ex-husband in the chest and had left the gun on a nearby table. Wendy complied with the operator's instructions to walk outside and wait for the police with her hands up. She was arrested and taken to the Wake County Detention Center, where she was held without bond.
The case against Wendy Wishart is ongoing, with her next court date scheduled for May 27, 2021. The tragic death of Sean Michael Wishart has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the community. His cousin, Courtney Archambo, stated that Sean harbored no ill will toward Wendy and never expressed any desire to harm her. The Wake County Public School System, where Wendy was employed as a substitute teacher, has suspended her from working at any school in the district.
