Lavan Wilson

Murdered
Case Description
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On September 20, 2023, at approximately 7:39 p.m., 24-year-old Lavan "Van" Wilson was fatally shot on the 3200 block of Emerald Street in Philadelphia. Responding officers found Wilson unresponsive, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

Wilson was known for his infectious smile, big personality, and deep love for Christ. He was actively involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athlet ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Lavan Wilson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-09-29

    24

    Lavan

    Wilson

    12/25/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I was reading about the impact Lavan Wilson had on the young athletes he mentored through the FCA, a... ...Read More
    10/31/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the amazing community initiatives that were started in the wake of ... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the threads about Van Wilson's case, and something that's reall... ...Read More
    10/31/2023
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