James Coakley

Murdered
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James Coakley, a 17-year-old from Boston, was tragically killed on July 4, 2011, in a shooting incident on Hollander Street. Coakley was one of the victims of a series of violent incidents that rocked the city during that summer holiday. His death occurred amid a violent Independence Day in Boston, which saw several people killed and others injured in separate incidents across the city. Despite community outreach and investigations, his case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek inf ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Coakley

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Boston

    MA

    2011-07-04

    17

    James

    Coakley

    10/08/2024


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    I am devastated to hear about the tragic loss of James. He was a dear friend of mine and I cannot be... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
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