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Benny Wilson

Case from Bishop, WV dated Dec 24, 2016

Victim Details

Benny Wilson

Male

Black / African American

Bishop

WV

2016-12-24

29

Benny

Wilson

07/11/2026

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On Christmas Eve in 2016, a day typically marked by festive celebration, the small community of Bishop, West Virginia, was rocked by a violent tragedy that resulted in the death of Benny "BJ" Wilson Jr., a 29-year-old Black/African American man. The fatal incident unfolded around 7:40 p.m., stemming from a family-related dispute that escalated with devastating consequences. Wilson was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Christmas Eve Shooting Leaves One Dead in Southern West Virginia
  • Man charged in fatal Christmas Eve shooting appears in court
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