Georgia Shooting: British man Matthew Willson shot through wall

Summary by Ground News

Matthew Willson, 31, of Chertsey, Surrey, England, was visiting his girlfriend in the U.S. He was hit by a bullet that pierced the wall of the apartment. The shooting happened early Sunday morning, only three days into his visit. No arrests have been announced.

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

Georgia Shooting: British man Matthew Willson shot through wall

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Daily Mirror

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Daily Express

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Washington Times

Stray bullet kills English astrophysicist visiting Atlanta

BROOKHAVEN, Ga. (AP) — A stray bullet struck and killed an English astrophysicist while he was inside an Atlanta-area apartment, authorities say.Matthew Willson, 31, of Chertsey, Surrey, England, was visiting his girlfriend in the United States when he was hit by a bullet that pierced the wall of the ...

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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