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Cordell Pittman

Death by Force
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Cordell Pittman, a 29-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2017. The incident occurred late at night behind the Bushwick Houses on Moore Street, where Pittman was socializing with a group of six others. A gunman, described as wearing a hoodie, approached the group and opened fire. Pittman was struck seven times in the chest and legs. Despite being rushed to Kings County Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The attack was captured on video surveillance, ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Cordell Pittman

    Male

    Black / African American

    Brooklyn

    NY

    2017-05-24

    29

    Cordell

    Pittman

    11/14/2025

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