'He was loving, funny and caring': Tributes to Cameron Wilkinson after death in Wolverhampton
Devastated family and friends have paid tribute to “kind and loyal” Cameron Wilkinson, who died from fatal injuries in a street last week.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation into the 26-year-old’s death in Wolverhampton – but so far have made no arrests.
Cameron, a Wolves fan, was found by paramedics in cardiac arrest and badly injured in Chadwick Close, Merry Hill, on Tuesday evening where he died at the scene.
Around 60 of his family and friends met there on Saturday night to pay tribute, where they played his favourite song Jumanji, by B Young, and let off fireworks and balloons.
His tearful nine-year-old niece Skye read a poem calling him the “best uncle”.
Devastated
Cameron’s eldest sister Emily, 32, said: “We are so devastated by Cameron’s death, I just can’t believe it.
“This tribute means everything to me. As you can see, he was very well loved and a good, respectable guy. Look at how many people have turned out for him.
“He was a loving, funny and a caring person. He loved his nieces and nephew.”
His other sister Robyn, 30, said: “He was just the most beautiful, kind man and you wouldn’t see the turnout if he wasn’t, just look at the turnout.”
Chadwick Close was cordoned off by police after Cameron died. Two blue tents were set up on the street and forensic officers combed it for clues.
Wolverhampton ay we
Floral tributes have been placed at the scene along with a Wolves shirt and scarf saying “Wolverhampton ay we”.
Friends, family and members of the community gathered on the road on Saturday night to give Cameron a send-off.
His niece Skye read her poem, which went: “My lovely, caring, sweet, precious, funny uncle. God bless, sweet dreams, we are going to miss you.”
The crowd then let off balloons and fireworks, saying “bye Cameron”.
Among them was his close friend Sharlie Morais, who was “like his sister”.
'Help anyone'
The 33-year-old, who is also Emily’s best friend, said: “Cameron was into his grime music. He was in the process of recording new music, that is the career path he wanted to take.
“As well, he spent a lot of time decorating for his family and fiends. He was going to come out and help me with my flat.
"He was very much the guy who wanted to help anybody. He would never charge anybody.
“He supported Wolves. His friends are going to do a little tribute and stand up for him in the 26th minute and clap for him at Wolves’ next home game.”
That game is against Cardiff on Saturday at 3pm.
Daniel Sedgwick, 27, is one of Cameron’s best friends and wrote a tribute, which read: “Cameron was a strong-minded person with good morals. He loved beer but he loved Wolves even more. From the Premier League to the League One and back he was always there.
"His life was about his family and belonging and he loved his sisters Emily and Robyn more than anything.
“His loyalty was one of his strongest assets.”
Investigation
The cordon has been lifted by police but the murder investigation remains ongoing.
Police are waiting for the results of a post-mortem examination to determine his precise cause of death.
West Midlands Police is appealing for the public to contact the force with any information surrounding his death.
Residents reported hearing a fight outside their homes before police cars and ambulances flooded the neighbourhood last week after Cameron was discovered injured.
Police haven’t released any details of the incident yet, but detective inspector Hannah Whitehouse, from the force’s homicide team, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information.”
