Now, Twitter users have clarified that Sydney Wilson was never a transgender woman and that she was not killed after attacking a police officer in Virginia.
Sydney Wilson had a noteworthy college basketball career and made standout contributions to the Hoya Saxa team.
Highlights
- Many people are confused about how Sydney Wilson’s shooting became a topic about gender identity.
- The conversation began when some Twitter users referred to her as a “knife-wielding trans woman” who was 6’6” tall and had attacked an officer.
- Now, a Twitter user has rectified the misinformation, stating that Sydney isn’t transgender; she is a 6’6″ woman who played basketball and graduated from Georgetown in 2013.
In her freshman year (2009-10), she played in 14 games, scoring 11 points and grabbing 16 rebounds despite starting the season with an injury.
She had standout moments, including a career-high five rebounds against Rutgers and playing in the NCAA Tournament against Baylor.
In her sophomore year (2010-11), Sydney appeared in all 32 games, starting four, and averaged 1.4 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.
Her best performance came against No. 21 Maryland, where she scored 10 points, secured nine rebounds, and recorded three blocks.
Sydney Wilson Played For Women’s Basketball Team In 2013
Many people are confused about how Sydney Wilson’s shooting became a topic about gender identity.
The conversation began when some Twitter users referred to her as a “knife-wielding trans woman” who was 6’6” tall and had attacked an officer.
The Times Of India states Sydney Wilson (attacked cop with knife during well check) was trans female. (Size & voice on video align). Played Georgetown Women's team, 2009- 2012/13. That would be a violation of NCAA rules at the time.@BehizyTweets @realchrisrufo @charliekirk11 pic.twitter.com/sH6CfZisfL
— Truth and fairness (@TruthFairness) October 16, 2024
Now, a Twitter user has rectified the misinformation, stating that Sydney isn’t transgender; she is a 6’6″ woman who played basketball and graduated from Georgetown in 2013.
It also stated that she wasn’t a criminal either; this was a standard wellness check requested by her therapist that went wrong.
Some people also noted that The Times of India claims Sydney Wilson, who attacked a cop with a knife during a wellness check, is a transgender female.
They mentioned that her size and voice in the video match this description.
Additionally, she played for the Georgetown Women’s team from 2009 to 2012/13, which would have violated NCAA rules then.
Body Cam Footage Revealed Sydney Wilson Was The First To Attack The Cops
Officer Peter Liu went to Sydney Wilson’s apartment after her doctor raised concerns about her mental health on September 16.
When Officer Liu arrived, Sydney opened the door briefly but closed it, leaving him outside for about 10 minutes.
When she finally emerged, she was holding a knife and quickly charged at him.
Body camera footage shows Officer Liu repeatedly asking her to step back as she approached with the knife.
Despite his warnings, she kept getting closer, forcing him into the hallway. When she moved toward him again, he fired three shots.
This case has ignited discussions surrounding the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, particularly after the release of the body cam footage.
It reveals that Sydney was the one who attacked the officer, suggesting that the incident was not about racial discrimination.
Additional Information
- Sydney Wilson attended St. John’s College High School before attending Georgetown University.
- Her parents are Lori Ann Myer and Mr. Wilson.
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