GerVontae Tilson

Murdered

On July 23, 2022, 15-year-old Ger'Vontae Tilson was fatally shot on Wallace Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Responding to reports of a disturbance around 11:15 p.m., police found Tilson lying in a driveway; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities believe the shooting was targeted, though the exact motive remains unclear.

Tilson, a resident of West Warwick, was described by his mother, Marisol Tilson, as a kind-hearted and loving individual who enjoyed playing basketball and ...Read More

WPRI.com: 'It was uncalled for': Shooting victim's mom mourns son's death

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