Edilberto Espinoza Sierra, age 21

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Lost to gun violence on March 8, 2026 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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gofundme.com: Donate to Justice & Support for Edilberto Espinoza, organized by Genesis Sierra

News sources:

WWAYTV3: Family of Wallace man charged in shooting that led to deadly officer-involved shooting speaks out - WWAYTV3
The North Carolina Beat: Wilmington Police Kill Man They Thought Was Shooting Suspect — Alleged Gunman Arrested In Wallace
Mar 10: Port City Daily: 22-year-old arrested for weekend parking deck shooting, ICE proceedings initiated | Port City Daily
Mar 10: Port City Daily: ‘It could happen to your son, siblings’: Family of suspect killed in officer-involved shooting hold protest | Port City Daily
Mar 10: https://www.wect.com: NEW DETAILS: Family of man killed in downtown Wilmington officer-involved shooting calls for justice
Mar 9: Wilmington Star-News: Man identified in officer-involved fatal shooting in Wilmington
Mar 8: Port City Daily: 1 injured in parking deck shooting, officers strike fleeing suspect | Port City Daily
Mar 8: Wilmington Star-News: Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting in downtown Wilmington
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