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Valentae Brooks

Death by Force
Case Description
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Valentae Brooks, a 16-year-old African American male from Jackson, Louisiana, tragically lost his life on November 13, 2018. Valentae, also known as "Cowboy Tae," was in his bedroom with friends, preparing to record a rap song in his makeshift recording studio. He showed what he believed to be an unloaded gun to his friends, intending to take pictures and videos with it. Unfortunately, the gun was loaded and accidentally discharged, striking and killing Valentae.

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    Victim Details

    Valentae Brooks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jackson

    LA

    2018-11-13

    16

    Valentae

    Brooks

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (1)
    I've been thinking about Valentae's love for music, and my heart goes out to his family who have to ... ...Read More
    11/05/2023
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