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Willie Lynell Sellers Jr.

Case from Wilmington, NC dated Apr 05, 2019

Victim Details

Willie Lynell Sellers, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Wilmington

NC

2019-04-05

27

Willie

Lynell Sellers Jr.

07/03/2026

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Willie Lynell Sellers Jr., a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 5, 2019, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the Creekwood South neighborhood, where Sellers was found shot in the 1000 block of Emory Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. Despite efforts to save him, Sellers succumbed to his injuries at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The investigation into Sellers' death revealed that he was a victim of a fatal shooting. Wilmington po ...
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  • Obituary | Willie L. Sellers, Jr. of WILMINGTON, North Carolina | John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home
  • http://www.wect.com: WPD releases ID of victim in fatal shooting
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