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Alfontish Cockerham

Death by Force
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Alfontish Cockerham, a 23-year-old African American male, died on June 20, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois, after being shot by a Chicago police officer. The incident occurred at the corner of 71st and Merrill when police responded to a call and encountered Cockerham along with three other men. According to police reports, Cockerham fled the scene and allegedly pointed a gun at the officers during the chase, prompting an officer to open fire. However, witnesses disputed this account, claiming that Co ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Alfontish Cockerham

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2015-06-20

    23

    Alfontish

    Cockerham

    11/10/2025

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