On May 23, 2010, Ben Cooks, a 25-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was tragically killed, becoming one of many homicide victims in the city that year. The incident took place in the context of heightened violence throughout New Orleans. The homicide rate in 2010 was still considerably high despite efforts to reduce the city’s violence. This specific period was marked by significant criminal activities, with numerous shootings and violent confrontations contributing to the grim stati
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