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Martel Rooks

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Dec 02, 2014

Victim Details

Martel Rooks

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2014-12-02

23

Martel

Rooks

07/12/2026

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In the winter of 2014, the life of Martel Rooks, a 23-year-old Black male from Baltimore, Maryland, was tragically cut short. On a day in early December, Rooks fell victim to gun violence in the city, a harsh reality that has affected numerous families. His death was the result of a shooting, and the case was subsequently ruled a homicide by authorities, launching an investigation into the circumstances that led to the young man's demise.

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  • WBAL-TV: City police investigate homicide
  • Man fatally shot on Penhurst Avenue - Baltimore - WBAL-TV
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    I can't stop thinking about the community impact of Martel Rooks' tragic death. It's such a harsh re... ...Read More
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