Wilson Gomez-Perez Missing Person Case

Feb 10, 2022

Mar 22, 2024

Wilson

Gomez-Perez

21

17

58 inches

110 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the winter of 2022, a sense of concern grew in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a 17-year-old male, Wilson Georany Gomez-Perez. He was last seen by a family member in the evening hours of January 9th. At the time of his disappearance, Wilson was at an apartment on Buckeye Drive. The last description of his clothing indicated he was wearing a fluorescent blue basketball jersey and gray basketball shorts. He was believed to be carrying a briefcase or a small bag. What was planned for his evening or where he might have been headed remains unknown, as he left without stating a destination, and his method of travel is unclear. The circumstances surrounding Wilson's disappearance are unsettling due to the lack of available details. A particularly troubling aspect of the case is that his identifying documents were discovered to be missing from his room, adding a layer of complexity to understanding his departure. The Knoxville Police Department was tasked with the investigation into the young man's case, but information regarding any leads or developments has been scarce in public-facing sources. The absence of widespread media coverage has left his community and loved ones with many unanswered questions. The case of Wilson Gomez-Perez is one that highlights the silent anguish that can accompany a missing person's case when public information is limited. Despite the passage of time, his case is noted in national missing persons databases, a digital footprint in the ongoing search for answers. The overview of his disappearance is marked by the few facts that are known: his age, the date he was last seen, his last known location, and the poignant detail of his missing personal documents. The lack of further information in the public domain creates a challenging environment for community awareness and underscores the deep concerns for his well-being.

Jan 09, 2022

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37919

No

112543

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37915

Dona Carberry

Detective

800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/police_department/

22-001149

2022-01-09

Knoxville Police Department

Black

Black

Black

07/09/2026