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Alfontish Cockerham

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 20, 2015

Victim Details

Alfontish Cockerham

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2015-06-20

23

Alfontish

Cockerham

07/11/2026

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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 ...
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  • DNAinfo Chicago: South Shore Residents Turn Whistleblowers, Slam Police After Fatal Shooting
  • DNAinfo Chicago: Police Shoot Man Who Allegedly Pointed Gun At Officers, Police Say
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