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Savanna Wilson

Case from Springfield, IL dated May 24, 2017

Victim Details

Savanna Wilson

Female

Black / African American

Springfield

IL

2017-05-24

13

Savanna

Wilson

07/14/2026

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Savanna Wilson, a 13-year-old girl from Springfield, Illinois, tragically passed away on May 24, 2017. Savanna, affectionately known as 'Vannie,' was a student at Jefferson Middle School where she was actively involved in cheerleading and basketball. She was described as a social butterfly who enjoyed reading, listening to music, and dancing. Her untimely death occurred at St. John's Hospital in Springfield after she was fatally shot in the abdomen.

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  • The State Journal: Springfield girl shot in stomach dies; friend, 12, arrested
  • 12-year-old boy arrested in fatal shooting of 13-year-old girl
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