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John Cook

Case from Greensboro, NC dated Oct 08, 2017

Victim Details

John Cook

Male

Black / African American

Greensboro

NC

2017-10-08

22

John

Cook

06/26/2026

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John Cook, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October 8, 2017, in Greensboro, North Carolina. John was in Greensboro for the homecoming celebration at North Carolina A&T University. The incident occurred at an off-campus apartment where John was attending a gathering with friends. According to reports, strangers kicked in the door, leading to a fight in the breezeway, which escalated to gunfire. John was shot as he was walking away from the altercation.

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  • Greensboro News & Record: Greensboro police: Man killed in Sunday morning shooting was a former NC A&T student
  • John Cook, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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