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WPD investigating first murder

WPD investigating first murder

The Waycross Police Department is investigating a murder that occurred Thursday afternoon, February 9 in the 2400 block of Spurgeon Street in Waycross, Major Danny Hampton said in a department release.

Officers responded to the address at approximately 1:20 a.m. after receiving a call regarding gunshots in the area, Hampton said.

Officers found 19-year-old Da’Quavin Wimberly injured from a gunshot at a residence. He was transported to Memorial Satilla Health by EMS, and was later pronounced deceased.

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