Malvern Family Plans Vigil for Son Randomly Killed in Philadelphia, While Temple Lands Westtown Recruit Cam Wallace
Malvern is in the news today for two very different reasons — one a story of grief, remembrance, and a family's determined effort to keep their son's legacy alive, and the other a hopeful moment for Philadelphia basketball as Temple University adds a promising recruit from nearby Westtown School. Both stories connect this Chester County community to the broader Philadelphia region in meaningful ways.
Two Years On, Malvern Parents Plan Vigil for Son Randomly Shot on Philadelphia Street
Two years after Temple University graduate Everett Beauregard was fatally shot while walking home along 35th Street near Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia's Powelton neighborhood, his Malvern-based parents are planning a vigil to retrace the path he walked on the night he was killed. Everett was randomly shot on September 22, 2022, in an attack that was captured on video, and no arrest has been publicly confirmed in the case. His father, Eric Beauregard, speaking from the family's Malvern home, described through tears how painful it has been to see his son remembered primarily in connection with the violence of that night. His mother, Leslie Beauregard, said that not a minute passes without her mind returning to the harrowing moments after the shooting — from the police arriving at the door to conversations with the medical examiner — and that she still cannot bring herself to look at photographs of Everett. In response to their grief, the family established the Everett Beauregard Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting causes that help people make better choices at the critical turning points in their lives. Eric reflected on the tragedy by asking what moment in the killer's life led him to believe such violence was an acceptable path, framing the foundation's mission as one of prevention and positive influence in the community. [2]
🎓 Temple University's 2025 Recruiting Class Gets a Boost with Westtown Wing Cam Wallace
Temple University has added Cam Wallace, a wing player from Westtown School, to its 2025 recruiting class, according to City of Basketball Love, a Philadelphia-focused basketball coverage outlet. Westtown School, located in the greater Malvern area of Chester County, has long been a pipeline for collegiate basketball talent in the Philadelphia region, and Wallace's commitment continues that tradition. The addition of a locally developed prospect gives Temple a connection to the competitive prep basketball scene that thrives just outside the city. City of Basketball Love, which tracks recruiting developments across Philadelphia-area programs including Temple, Drexel, Penn, Villanova, La Salle, and Saint Joseph's, highlighted the signing as a notable early move for the Owls' incoming class. For the Malvern-area community, Wallace's recruitment represents another moment of local athletic talent earning recognition at the Division I level. [1]
Sources: [2] 6abc Philadelphia · [1] City of Basketball Love