Crime & Safety

'Cut Throat' Gang Member Arrested In Chesco Nightclub Killing: DA

Breaking: A man with ties to the "Cut Throat" gang was arrested for killing a man who was celebrating his promotion at a local nightclub.

SOUTH COATESVILLE, PA -- A man with gang ties has been arrested for a September murder at a South Coatesville nightclub, the Chester County District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.

Dominic "Buddha" Poulson, 28, who has ties to the "Cut Throats" gang, will face first degree murder charges for the shooting death of Victor Wilson, authorities said.

The incident occurred on Sept. 30, 2017 at the Malibu Club, located near the corner of South 1st Avenue and Gibbons Avenue in South Coatesville.

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Lifelong Coatesville resident Wilson arrived just after 2 a.m. and immediately got in an argument near the entrance with Poulson, according to police.

The confrontation continued outside of the club when the pair walked outside for a "fair" fist fight, authorities said. However, that's when Poulson pulled out a gun and shot Wilson, then stood over his prone body and shot him several more times, according to police. Wilson was unarmed.

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Poulson was easily identifiable by his facial and neck tattoos, authorities said.

Authorities said the Cut Throat gang is active throughout the Coatesville and Philadelphia areas.

Poulson was confined without bail shortly after the killing in Septemebr, the DA's Office said. The announcement regarding his arrest was not made until Wednesday.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact authorities at 610-384-6866.

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