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John C. Pipkin

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 22, 2024, at approximately 8:21 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to the Budget Inn at 3 Memorial Drive in New Castle, Delaware, for a report of a shooting. Troopers found 49-year-old male John Pipkin in the motel's rear parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound; the 49-year-old male was transported by EMS to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities identified the 49-year-old male victim as John Pipkin of Wilmington, Delaware.

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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man charged in deadly armed robbery outside motel in New Castle, Delaware
  • The News Journal: Man fatally shot during robbery outside Budget Inn named by police; suspect in custody
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    Victim Details

    John C. Pipkin

    Male

    Black / African American

    New Castle

    DE

    2024-12-22

    49

    John

    C. Pipkin

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else been pondering what brought Clifford all the way from South Carolina to Delaware? It... ...Read More
    12/31/2024
    I was just thinking about the aftermath for John Pipkin's family this holiday season. It's such a te... ...Read More
    12/26/2024
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