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Nilan Joric Zyan Pearson

Case from Fort-wayne, IN dated Dec 12, 2023

Victim Details

Nilan Joric Zyan Pearson

Male

Black / African American

Fort-wayne

IN

2023-12-12

23

Nilan

Joric Zyan Pearson

Yes

07/14/2026

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In the early hours of a December morning in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a life was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew him. Nilan Joric Zyan Pearson, a 23-year-old male, became the city's 29th homicide victim of 2023. His death, caused by a gunshot wound to the chest, was the culmination of a dispute at a house party.

The night of December 11, 2023, began as a birthday celebration hosted by friends. Concerned about potential violence, the hosts had arranged for a ...
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  • Man walks in Fort Wayne gas station shot, dies from injuries
  • FOX 55 Fort Wayne: Coroner releases name of man shot near Speedway Tuesday morning, suspect arrested
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    Has anyone else been following the details of Nilan Pearson's case and the role of technology in cat... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the situation where Nilan Joric Zyan Pearson ran to the Speedway ga... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the incredible courage it must've taken for Nilan to try and find help a... ...Read More
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