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John "Lil John" Cooksey Jr., a 12-year-old African American boy from Savannah, GA, tragically passed away on February 5, 2018, after being shot at Bonaventure Funeral Home on February 3, 2018. John was attending the funeral of Ricky Jerome Boyd when he was struck by gunfire. He was immediately transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The incident led to the arrest of Deion Micah Pinckney, a 15-year-old African American ma ...Read More
The incident led to the arrest of Deion Micah Pinckney, a 15-year-old African American ma ...Read More
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John Lil John Cooksey Jr.
Male
Black / African American
Savannah
GA
2018-02-03
12
John
Lil John Cooksey
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I feel so terribly for John's family. Losing a child is beyond devastating. What strikes me is how s... ...Read More
10/14/2024
10/14/2024
Has anyone else noticed how deeply intertwined this case seems with broader issues in Savannah? Whil... ...Read More
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
I can't stop thinking about the tragic circumstances that unfolded at Bonaventure Funeral Home. My h... ...Read More
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
