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John Marcus Fryer Sr

Case from New Castle, DE dated Feb 18, 2017

Victim Details

John Marcus Fryer

Male

Black / African American

New Castle

DE

2017-02-18

29

John

Marcus Fryer Sr

08/06/2026

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John Marcus Fryer, a 29-year-old Black/African American man from Claymont, Delaware, was killed during the predawn hours of February 18, 2017, at the Coachman's Manor Apartments near New Castle. At approximately 4:00 a.m., Fryer and his girlfriend were returning to an apartment on Surry Court when an unidentified person emerged from the side of one of the buildings. As the stranger ran past the couple, the person fired a single gunshot that struck Fryer. The shooter continued toward the opposite ...
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  • delawareonline: Police ID man fatally shot near New Castle
  • Man killed in officer-involved shooting - The News Journal
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