Derek Wilson, a 61-year-old Black man, was tragically shot and killed on June 30, 2020, in Westmont, California. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. while Wilson was sitting in his white Subaru Outback in the 1600 block of West 107th Street. According to reports, a dark-colored car pulled up, and an individual approached the driver's side window, firing multiple shots at Wilson. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wilson, an ironworker, had no gang affiliations and was planning to move back to the suburbs of Chicago to be closer to his family, especially with the upcoming birth of his grandson.
Wilson's death left his family and friends devastated. He was known as a family peacemaker and a positive influence on those around him. His daughter, Nicole Parrott-Wilson, expressed the family's shock and grief, highlighting how Wilson had overcome substance abuse issues and was looking forward to a new chapter in his life. He had recently separated from his wife and was living with a friend, Christopher Harris, and his family. Harris described Wilson as a mentor and a father figure who had become an integral part of their lives.
The investigation into Wilson's murder revealed that he was likely targeted, although the motive remains unclear. Detectives from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department are actively seeking information from the public to solve the case. Despite the brutal nature of the crime, no arrests have been made, and the suspect or suspects remain at large. The community and Wilson's family continue to seek justice for his untimely death, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
