Mug shot of Davy Spencer (L) via Wilmington Police Department/ Lance Cpl. Daniel Montano (R) via U.S. Marine Corps
The Gateway Pundit reported on the tragic and brutal murder of United States Marine Daniel Montano, 21, in Wilmington NC, on Easter morning.
As WECT reported, Wilmington police responded to reports of fighting in the downtown area at roughly 2 am Sunday. There, they found that two people had been stabbed.
One of the victims was 21-year-old Daniel Montano, a United States Marine. He had been stabbed in the neck and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Unfortunately, Montano later died from his injuries.
After a manhunt for the perpetrator over several days, which included surveillance footage, the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) announced the arrest of Davy Spencer,47.
Spencer was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. He is currently being held without bond, and his first court appearance is scheduled for April 13.
Spencer has an extensive prior criminal history in the area that goes back three decades and includes previous drug-related felonies. In 2015, he was sentenced as a habitual felon and has been incarcerated numerous times.
The Wilmington Police Department shared the following in a news release:
News Release
Wilmington Police Department
Saturday, April 11, 2026
HOMICIDE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING WPD INVESTIGATION
After an extensive investigation by the WPD Criminal Investigation Division, 47-year-old Davy Spencer of Wilmington is in custody and is facing multiple charges including Second Degree Murder and two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to Kill. This arrest is in connection to a recent homicide that occurred in downtown Wilmington.
Around 2:00 a.m. last Sunday morning, officers responded to reports of multiple fights in the 100 block of North Front Street.
During the incident, 21-year-old Daniel Montano was stabbed by the suspect and succumbed to his injuries despite life-saving efforts.
Bond information for Davy Spencer is not available at this time.
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