James Pinkett

Murdered
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The tragic death of James Pinkett unfolded on a Saturday evening just before 5:40 PM in Wilmington, Delaware. Pinkett, a 67-year-old resident, was sitting on the front porch of his home when a car abruptly turned onto his one-way street, traveling in the wrong direction. This unexpected maneuver immediately drew attention, but the situation escalated drastically when individuals inside the vehicle began firing gunshots.

In a selfless act of courage, Pinkett reacted quickly to the sudd ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Pinkett

    Male

    Black / African American

    Wilmington

    DE

    2019-12-28

    67

    James

    Pinkett

    11/30/2024

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