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29-Year-Old Clara Wilson Fatally Shot on Gillespie Avenue in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Texas – A quiet Jacksonville neighborhood was shaken early Friday morning when Clara Wilson, a 29-year-old woman, was found shot to death in her home. The Jacksonville Police Department responded to a call about the shooting, which occurred in the 400 block of Gillespie Avenue at approximately 2:52 AM on August 17, 2024.


Officers arrived at the scene to find Wilson deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Neighbors on Gillespie Avenue described waking up to a heavy police presence. "When we woke up, the cops were already here," said a next-door neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous. The incident has left the community stunned as they grapple with the tragic news.


The investigation is being led by the Jacksonville Police Department in collaboration with the Texas Rangers. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or any potential suspects.


Local authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Those with tips can contact the Jacksonville Police Department at (903) 339-3330.


As this is a developing story, TXAN 24 News will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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