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Otis Taylor

Case from Wilmington, NC dated Aug 16, 2024

Victim Details

Otis Taylor

Male

Wilmington

NC

2024-08-16

23

Otis

Taylor

06/21/2026

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On August 16, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Wilmington Police Department officers responded to an emergency call at Aspire 349, a student housing complex located on the 4200 block of Academy Cove in Wilmington, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers discovered 23-year-old Otis Taylor deceased at the scene from gunshot wounds. Another individual was found critically injured and was transported to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment.

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  • Port City Daily: Suspect in custody after fatal shooting at student housing complex | Port City Daily
  • https://www.wect.com: 23-year-old killed in shooting at Wilmington apartment complex, suspect in custody
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