NORTH PHILADELPHIA - A West Philadelphia mural dedicated to the life of slain Philadelphia police officer Sergeant Robert Wilson III was defaced with graffiti overnight. “I’m saddened and angered that vandals would deface the mural of one of our beloved heroes, Sgt.
Robert Wilson III. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilson family on this sad day," Police union leader John McNesby said.The mural, located on the 6000 block of Baltimore Avenue, will be cleaned by city crews tomorrow at 7 a.m.In 2015, Sgt.
Wilson stopped by a GameStop to buy a gift for his son when he found himself in the middle of an attempted armed robbery. He protected civilians while investigators say two suspects opened fire, killing him.AdvertisementSgt.