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Motorcycle Ride Held To Honor Fallen Philadelphia Police Sergeant Wilson

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A motorcycle ride was held Thursday night to show support for fallen Philadelphia Police Sergeant Robert Wilson III.

Sergeant Wilson was shot and killed inside of a video game store in North Philadelphia on March 5.

The ride began at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5 in Northeast Philadelphia.

Chopper 3 over the scene showed hundreds of motorcycles en route to the 22nd police district where Sergeant Wilson worked.

Memorial Ride For Sergeant Wilson
(credit: Chopper 3)

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Police say the 30-year-old Wilson, an eight-year veteran of the force, leaves behind two children.

Philadelphia Police say members of its department have established a trust fund for the family of Sergeant Wilson.

Authorities say anyone who would like to make a donation can do so in person at the following PFFCU branches:

901 Arch Street
7604 City Avenue
8500 Henry Avenue
Leo Mall, Byberry and Bustleton Avenue
7500 Castor Avenue
3300 Grant Avenue

Or by mailing a check payable to:

The Robert Wilson III Family Memorial Trust Fund
Police and Fire Federal Credit Union
901 Arch Street
Philadelphia PA, 19107

 

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