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Spencer Wilcox

Case from Springfield, OR dated Feb 24, 2021

Victim Details

Spencer Wilcox

Male

White / Caucasian

Springfield

OR

2021-02-24

17

Spencer

Wilcox

07/12/2026

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A 17-year-old White male named Spencer Wilcox lost his life in a shooting incident on February 24, 2021, in Springfield, Oregon. The events that unfolded painted a grim picture of a domestic tragedy that ended in two deaths.

Authorities investigating the death of the teenager identified his own father as the person responsible for the fatal shooting. The investigation concluded that after killing his son, the father then fled the scene. A search for the suspect ensued, which ended when he ...
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  • KMTR: Police: Father shot and killed teen son; found dead in car east of Springfield
  • KMTR: Police locate person of interest in shooting that left 1 dead in Springfield
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