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Ernest Wilson III

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Apr 04, 2020

Victim Details

Ernest Wilson III

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2020-04-04

24

Ernest

Wilson III

07/22/2026

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In the midst of a city quieted by a pandemic, the life of 24-year-old Ernest Wilson III was cut short in a sudden act of violence that unfolded, in part, before a live online audience. On what should have been a night of fun and games with friends in a rented South Baltimore home, Wilson was fatally shot in what police believe was a robbery gone wrong. The tragic event took place in the early morning hours of a Saturday in April 2020.

Wilson was known for hosting lively parties, and this ...
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  • 24-Year-Old Killed In Shooting Overnight Saturday In Federal Hill
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    I'm really struck by how planned this whole event seemed, given that Ernest was an avid social media... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else catch that strange moment in the live stream when Ernest's demeanor changed? Right b... ...Read More
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