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Montreal Holmes

Case from Wilmington, NC dated Feb 05, 2017

Victim Details

Montreal Holmes

Male

Black / African American

Wilmington

NC

2017-02-05

28

Montreal

Holmes

06/21/2026

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Montreal Holmes, a 28-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2017, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Holmes was one of two men shot during a house party at 515 S. Ninth St. He and an unidentified 34-year-old victim were taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where Holmes was pronounced dead. The other victim was treated for non-life-threatening but serious injuries.

The investigation into Holmes' death led to the arrest of William Shemont Springer, a 3 ...
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  • WWAY TV3: Wilmington police identify man killed in early morning shooting - WWAY TV3
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