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Keonte Cook

Case from Joliet, IL dated May 11, 2018

Victim Details

Keonte A Cook

Male

Black / African American

Joliet

IL

2018-05-11

19

Keonte

Cook

06/30/2026

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Keonte A. Cook, a 19-year-old African American male from Joliet, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed in the early hours of May 11, 2018. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of North Center Street, a location known for its rough surroundings. Cook was pronounced dead at 2:58 a.m. after suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The Will County Coroner's Office confirmed that his death was being treated as a homicide.

The Joliet Police Department launched an investigation into th ...
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  • Keonte A Cook, age 19 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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