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Fund set up for family of Officer Robert Wilson III

A fund has been set up for the family of slain Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III.

Officer Robert Wilson III (via Facebook)
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A fund has been set up for the family of slain Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III.

The 30-year-old was gunned down during an attempted robbery at a North Philadelphia GameStop store on Thursday. Wilson, an eight-year veteran of the department, leaves behind two young children.

The officer had stopped at the GameStop on Thursday as a security check and to buy a game as a gift for his older son, whose birthday is on Monday and who was earning good grades in school.

Officials said anyone who wants to make a donation to the trust fund established by members of the police department can do so in person at these Police and Fire Federal Credit Union branches:

  1. 901 Arch St.

  2. 7604 City Ave.

  3. 8500 Henry Ave.

  4. Leo Mall at Byberry Road and Bustleton Avenue

  5. 7500 Castor Ave.

  6. 3300 Grant Ave.

Checks payable to The Robert Wilson III Family Memorial Trust Fund can also be mailed to:

Police and Fire Federal Credit Union
901 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Two brothers have been charged with murder and other offenses in the officer's killing.