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Brother Stabs Sibling Over Video Game Dispute: Murder Charge

1/23/2026

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William Spencer is in custody after allegedly stabbing his brother, Nicholas, during a video game dispute.
Police responded to a 911 call from Spencer and transported Nicholas to a hospital.
Spencer is charged with first-degree murder and held on a $10 million bond.
Austin David Thompson pleaded guilty to five counts of first-degree murder for the 2022 Raleigh, North Carolina mass shooting with sentencing set for February 2.

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William Spencer is in custody after allegedly stabbing his brother, Nicholas, during a video game dispute.
Police responded to a 911 call from Spencer and transported Nicholas to a hospital.
Spencer is charged with first-degree murder and held on a $10 million bond.
Austin David Thompson pleaded guilty to five counts of first-degree murder for the 2022 Raleigh, North Carolina mass shooting with sentencing set for February 2.