Wilson Police investigating homicide after 16‑Year‑Old found dead in home

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 6:39PM
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WILSON, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Wilson County teenager was found dead from a gunshot wound early Tuesday morning.

Wilson Police responded to a shooting call at 616 Spruce Street, where officers discovered a 16-year-old deceased inside the home.

Police are investigating the case as a homicide.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Wilson Police Department at 252-399-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 252-245-2255.

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