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Eric John Wilson

Case from El-paso, TX dated Apr 17, 2016

Victim Details

Eric John Wilson

Male

White / Caucasian

El-paso

TX

2016-04-17

22

Eric

John Wilson

07/22/2026

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Eric John Wilson, a 22-year-old male from El Paso, Texas, tragically died on April 17, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his death involved a police shooting. Wilson was reported to be armed with an assault rifle and handguns, prompting police to respond to his residence in West El Paso around 12:30 a.m. Upon arrival, Wilson was seen holding what appeared to be a dark object, which he pulled from his back area. Officers commanded him to drop the object, but Wilson advanced towards them while i ...
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