Ernest Wilson
Murdered

Case Description

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On May 21, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Peekskill, New York, resulting in the death of Ernest Wilson, a 53-year-old man from Poughkeepsie. The shooting took place around 7:32 p.m. in the area of Sherman Avenue and McKinley Street. Wilson had just dropped off his child at the home of the child's mother when he encountered Reginald McClure, who was walking up the street.

As Wilson extended his hand to greet McClure, the situation quickly escalated. Instead of reciprocating the gree ...Read More

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Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY Patch: Arrest Made In Fatal Peekskill Shooting

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Victim Details

name

Ernest Wilson

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Peekskill

state

Date of Death

2023-05-21

Age at Death

First Name

Ernest

Last Name

Wilson

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/22/2024

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02/06/2024

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08/06/2023

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