Investigation Launched After Chesco Nightclub Killing: Cops

SOUTH COATESVILLE, PA — Authorities have launched an investigation after a fatal shooting outside of a nightclub in Chester County, they announced on Monday.

The incident occurred on Sunday, Sept. 30 near the corner of South 1st Avenue and Gibbons Avenue in South Coatesville.

Lifelong Coatesville resident Victor "Buddy" Wilson Jr. got into an argument inside of the club with an unknown suspect, according to police.

The confrontation continued outside of the club and culminated at around 2:20 a.m. when Wilson, who was unarmed, was shot and killed.

The suspect fled the scene on foot down the hill on Gibbons Avenue, police said.

It's not yet clear what the two were arguing about.

If you have any information, please call authorities at (800) 472-8477.

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