Bernard Copeland Jr. murdered or death by force in Rochester, New-york.

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Bernard Copeland Jr., an 18-year-old from Rochester, NY, tragically lost his life on December 27, 2019. On that fateful morning, police responded to a call on Lyell Avenue near North Plymouth Avenue, where they discovered Copeland Jr. lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident marked the first of two homicides in Rochester that day, highlighting a concerning trend of violence in the area.

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WHEC News10NBC: Friday's 2 homicide investigations, if confirmed, bring Rochester's 2019 total to 32

WHEC News10NBC: Police: Man found dead outside home on Lyell Avenue

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Victim Details

name

Bernard Copeland Jr.

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Rochester

state

Date of Death

2019-12-27

Age at Death

First Name

Bernard

Last Name

Copeland Jr.

Last Updated

11/13/2025

Bernard Copeland Jr.
Death by Force

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Bernard Copeland Jr.
Death by Force