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Lawson, Wade
Lawson, Wade

Lawson, Wade

Date12/10/1988
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0062052F
A memorial: The family of Wade Lawson listens to The Chosen Generation choir, below, at a service yesterday
A memorial: The family of Wade Lawson listens to The Chosen Generation choir, below, at a service yesterday
1/15/1989
Victim's mother: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon was in court when a police officer was charged with murder in the death of her son, Wade Lawson, left.
Victim's mother: Evelyn Lennon-Lyon was in court when a police officer was charged with murder in the death of her son, Wade Lawson, left.
3/27/1991
Disappointed Mother: Wade Lawson's mother Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, with family friend Dwayne Rookwood, 14, is distraught over decision not to appeal.
Disappointed Mother: Wade Lawson's mother Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, with family friend Dwayne Rookwood, 14, is distraught over decision not to appeal.
5/8/1992
Dwight Hylton: Man was passenger in stolen car driven by Michael Wade Lawson when he was shot.
Dwight Hylton: Man was passenger in stolen car driven by Michael Wade Lawson when he was shot.
2/19/1992
Shocked Relatives: Joyce Ewers and her son, Dale, aunt and cousin of Wade Lawson, were questioned and held for several hours at a police station.
Shocked Relatives: Joyce Ewers and her son, Dale, aunt and cousin of Wade Lawson, were questioned and held for several hours at a police station.
12/9/1988
After the verdict: Supporters clear path for Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, centre, mother of Michael Wade Lawson, insert left, after verdict acquitting Anthony Melaragni, centre, and Darren Longpre
After the verdict: Supporters clear path for Evelyn Lennon-Lyon, centre, mother of Michael Wade Lawson, insert left, after verdict acquitting Anthony Melaragni, centre, and Darren Longpre
4/8/1992
At the Graveside: Family and friends of Wade Lawson cling to each other for comfort at the youth's burial at Spring Creek Cemetery in Mississauga yesterday, while 3-years-old Trevor, left, sobs for his dead stepbrother
At the Graveside: Family and friends of Wade Lawson cling to each other for comfort at the youth's burial at Spring Creek Cemetery in Mississauga yesterday, while 3-years-old Trevor, left, sobs for his dead stepbrother
12/14/1988
Lawson, Wade
Lawson, Wade
5/8/1992
Lawson, Wade
Lawson, Wade
5/8/1992
Evelyn Lennon-Lyon mother of Michael Wade Lawson, killed by police. Right is her brother Cyprian Lennon
Evelyn Lennon-Lyon mother of Michael Wade Lawson, killed by police. Right is her brother Cyprian Lennon
12/12/1988
At the graveside: Family and friends of Wade Lawson cling to each other for comfort at the youth's burial at Spring Creek Cemetery in Mississauga yesterday, while 3-year-old Trevor, left, sobs for his dead stepbrother
At the graveside: Family and friends of Wade Lawson cling to each other for comfort at the youth's burial at Spring Creek Cemetery in Mississauga yesterday, while 3-year-old Trevor, left, sobs for his dead stepbrother
12/14/1988
Sparked Task Force: The police shootings of Michael Wade Lawson, top left, in Mississauga last December and Lester Donaldson in Toronto last August, sparked the formation of the Ontario Race Relations and Policing Task Force headed by Clare Lewis, right
Sparked Task Force: The police shootings of Michael Wade Lawson, top left, in Mississauga last December and Lester Donaldson in Toronto last August, sparked the formation of the Ontario Race Relations and Policing Task Force headed by Clare Lewis, right
April 4, 1989