Camden homicide: 26-year-old Premire Wilson found wounded at early morning scene
In Camden, New Jersey, the community is deeply shaken following the discovery of 26-year-old Premire Wilson early Thursday morning in what law-enforcement officials are treating as a homicide. According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, at approximately 6:41 a.m., officers dispatched after a ShotSpotter alert located Wilson unconscious on the porch of a residence in the 1200 block of Chase Street.
The victim, a resident of Camden who previously excelled in high-school football as quarterback, was rapidly transported to Cooper University Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Investigators say the shooting remains under active investigation, and no suspect arrests have yet been announced.
Friends and family describe Premire Wilson as a strong-willed young man who rose from his high-school athletics at Camden High School. Despite never playing quarterback prior to his senior year, he became the starting signal-caller and was considered a dual threat on the field with both arm and leg capabilities. His sudden passing has left teammates, coaches, and the broader Camden community grappling with grief and the senseless nature of his loss.
The location of the shooting remains a key focus of investigators. The 1200-block of Chase Street is within a residential area of Camden, and the early-morning timeframe has officials seeking surveillance footage, witness statements, and any fragmentary clues from the scene. The Prosecutor’s Office has appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
At this juncture, law-enforcement is examining the possibility that the shooting was targeted, but no motive has been publicized. The case is being handled by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit and the local police department, as part of a coordinated investigative effort.
Also notable is the reaction of the local community: social-media posts and local news outlets report a strong outpouring of support for Wilson’s family and for the many young people who knew him from his athletic days and beyond. A number of former teammates have posted tributes recalling his leadership on the field and his friendly presence off it. The details of his personal life beyond athletics—such as his employment, family circumstances, or future plans—have been kept private by loved ones, who have asked for time and space to mourn.
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed that the shooting is classified as a homicide and that additional forensic work is underway to determine the trajectory of the bullet, the weapon used, and whether more than one assailant was involved. They also emphasized that matters such as recovery of digital evidence (cell-phone data, CCTV) are high priorities in the investigation.
As the investigation continues, the community finds itself grappling not only with the loss of a promising young man but with the larger issues of violence and safety in the city of Camden. Officials have reiterated to residents the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law-enforcement when crimes occur.
In summary: On Thursday morning in Camden N.J., at the 1200 block of Chase Street, 26-year-old Premire Wilson was found shot and unresponsive on a residential porch. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital but later passed from his injuries. The incident is under homicide investigation and no suspect has yet been arrested. Wilson is being remembered as a former high-school quarterback and valued member of the community, and his death has prompted collective sorrow and calls for justice in Camden.
