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Johnnie Wilson

Death by Force
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On a cold winter night in Denver, Colorado, the life of 37-year-old Johnnie Wilson was tragically cut short. The Black male was outside an after-hours club in the Park Hill neighborhood, on the 2800 block of Fairfax Street, on December 28, 1985, when he was shot.

Denver Police Officers responded to the scene and found Mr. Wilson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Johnnie Wilson succumbed to his inj ...Read More
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  • Johnnie Wilson - Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail
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    Victim Details

    Johnnie Wilson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Denver

    CO

    1985-12-28

    37

    Johnnie

    Wilson

    11/14/2025

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