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Zaire Davis-Shelton

Death by Force
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Zaire Davis-Shelton, a Black / African American male, age 22, met a tragic fate on the morning of March 17, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware. He was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the unit block of West 27th Street—a neighborhood known for its historic brick row homes. The scene unfolded around 9:45 a.m., when Wilmington Police responded to reports of gunfire. First responders, including Elsmere Fire Company A16 and New Castle County Paramedics, arrived swiftly to render aid. He was immed ...Read More
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  • The News Journal: Man shot dead on the same Wilmington block where his brother was killed in 2021
  • Wilmington police said Zaire Davis-Shelton, 22, died after being shot ...
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    Victim Details

    Zaire Davis-Shelton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Wilmington

    DE

    2025-03-17

    22

    Zaire

    Davis-Shelton

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's so hard to believe that Zaire lost his life on the very same block as his brother Zion. My hear... ...Read More
    05/14/2025
    Has anyone else been following the news about Zaire Davis-Shelton? It's so devastating what happened... ...Read More
    03/19/2025
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