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Wilson Gil-Torres

Case from Copiague, NY dated Mar 18, 2016

Victim Details

Wilson Gil-Torres

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Copiague

NY

2016-03-18

18

Wilson

Gil-Torres

07/06/2026

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In what was described as a tragic accident, 18-year-old Wilson Gil-Torres, a Hispanic male, was fatally shot in Copiague, New York, on the afternoon of Friday, March 18, 2016. The incident occurred at a residence on Great Neck Road where Gil-Torres was with his close friend, Nefi Reyes, who was also 18. Both teenagers were seniors at Copiague High School and were reportedly best friends.

According to Suffolk County authorities, Reyes was showing Gil-Torres a. 22-caliber handgun. Believing ...
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  • NBC New York: Teen Killed in Apparent Accidental Shooting: Cops
  • Teen shot and killed in Copiague, Long Island - ABC7 New York
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