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Deshawn Spencer

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Apr 24, 2017

Victim Details

Deshawn Spencer

Male

Black / African American

Norfolk

VA

2017-04-24

17

Deshawn

Spencer

07/07/2026

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In the spring of 2017, just two days before he was to celebrate his 18th birthday, the life of 17-year-old Deshawn Spencer was tragically cut short. On the night of April 24th, Deshawn, a male described by his family as a sweet and loving teenager, was fatally shot in Norfolk, Virginia. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Wilson Road, right outside his family’s home in the Campostella neighborhood where he had grown up. He was in the company of his girlfriend, brother, and friends when ...
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  • WAVY-TV: Teen killed in shooting on Wilson Road in Norfolk
  • Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of Norfolk teen - WTKR
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    I'm really struck by how connected Deshawn was to his family and the community. It's clear he played... ...Read More
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