WILMINGTON — On Saturday evening, the police were called to an altercation where shots were fired and a victim passed away at the scene.
The victim was 27-year-old-Robert Sessums and police are asking anyone with information about the incident contact Wilmington Police Department.
On April 26, around 5 p.m., police units responded to the 500 block of Minnow Way and detained a male suspect they say allegedly fired a gun multiple times at Sessums. According to law enforcement, the two individuals engaged in an argument ahead of the gunfire.
Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement personnel performed life-saving measures on Sessoms until EMS arrived. However, the young adult died from his injuries shortly after.
The investigation is ongoing investigation and WPD can be contacted by calling (910) 343-3609 or using the anonymous Tip 411 app.
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