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John Wilson

Case from Charles Town, WV dated Mar 23, 2020

Victim Details

Name

John Wilson

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Charles Town

State

WV

Date Of Death

2020-03-23

Age At Death

27

First Name

John

Last Name

Wilson

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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On a tragic evening in Jefferson County, West Virginia, the life of John Wilson, a 27-year-old Black male, was abruptly ended by gunfire. The events of March 23, 2020, unfolded near Summit Point, stemming from a domestic dispute that escalated into a fatal encounter. A woman, accompanied by her young child, had gotten into an argument with a man identified as Jeremy Newkirk. Seeking to leave the residence, she reached out to Wilson for help, asking him to come and pick them up.

Wilson arr ...

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Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Herald-Mail Media: Man charged in fatal shooting in Jefferson County, W.Va.

John Wilson, age 27 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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09/23/2023

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08/12/2023

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