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Sean Spencer

Case from Wilmington, DE dated Jul 18, 2018

Victim Details

Sean Spencer

Male

Black / African American

Wilmington

DE

2018-07-18

50

Sean

Spencer

07/25/2026

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Sean E. Spencer, a 50-year-old Black man, was killed during the early morning hours of July 18, 2018, after rushing outside his Wilmington home to protect his son from an armed stranger. Shortly before 3:00 a.m., Spencer's 21-year-old son was leaving for work at UPS when he encountered a gunman near his vehicle outside the family's residence in the 800 block of West Fifth Street. The assailant reportedly appeared without warning and pointed a firearm at the young man's head, turning an ordinary ...
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  • Nixle: Homicide Investigation @ 800 Blk. W. 5th Street from Wilmington Police Department : Nixle
  • WDEL 101.7FM: Man, 50, latest shooting fatality in Wilmington
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    Has anyone else been following news about Sean Spencer's case? I can't stop thinking about the brave... ...Read More
    12/10/2023
    The bravery Sean Spencer showed that night is a testament to the kind of person he was—always putt... ...Read More
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    I'm absolutely stunned by the courage Sean Spencer showed in his final moments. It’s truly a testa... ...Read More
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