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Devion Wilson

Case from Newark, NJ dated Jan 21, 2017

Victim Details

Devion Wilson

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2017-01-21

24

Devion

Wilson

06/27/2026

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In the city of Newark, New Jersey, a young man's life was cut short in a burst of violence that continues to baffle investigators. Devion Wilson, a 24-year-old Black male, was found with a fatal gunshot wound on the evening of January 21, 2017. The discovery was made in the 200 block of Avon Avenue, a street that became the final scene in the narrative of his life.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office reported that the shooting occurred at 5:59 p.m., and despite efforts to save him, Wilso ...
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  • NJ.com: 24-year-old identified as victim in Newark fatal shooting
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