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Dion Brooks

Case from Wilmington, DE dated Sep 06, 2018

Victim Details

Dion Brooks

Male

Black / African American

Wilmington

DE

2018-09-06

38

Dion

Brooks

07/31/2026

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Dion Brooks, a 38-year-old African American male from Wilmington, Delaware, tragically lost his life on September 6, 2018. His body was discovered in his home on Vandever Avenue, several days after he had been fatally shot. The delayed discovery of his remains added a layer of sorrow and mystery to the case, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

According to Wilmington police, Dion Brooks was the victim of a homicide, having been shot inside his re ...
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  • WDEL 101.7FM: Body found in Wilmington home was dead for several days
  • Dion Brooks, age 38 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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