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Brian Rivers

Death by Force
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Brian Rivers, a 35-year-old Black man, was shot multiple times on the evening of June 30, 2014, at the corner of Taylor and North Pine streets in Wilmington, Delaware. First responders and officers performed CPR at the scene before he was rushed to Christiana Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified him as being from nearby New Castle, and the initial police appeal asked the public for help finding whoever was responsible.

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    Victim Details

    Brian Rivers

    Male

    Black / African American

    Wilmington

    DE

    2014-06-30

    35

    Brian

    Rivers

    11/26/2025

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