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Byron “BJ” Wilson Jr.
United States · Aged 16 · Died 03/20/2019
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Vehic/Purs
Police tried to stop Byron Wilson, Jr., 16 and Chimelu Collins, 14, who were driving a suspected stolen car. Instead of pulling over, the car tried to flee, speeding away and ultimately hitting a tree before crashing into a hair salon. Both the boys inside the car were killed in the crash. Schwann Herbert, 54, was also killed. Schwann was on the second floor getting her hair done when flames from the crash erupted.
Alleged responsible partyNew Orleans Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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