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Jacob Cooper

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jacob Cooper, age 43, was shot and killed on June 1, 2014, in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred at a home in the 18000 block of Sawyer, near West Warren and the Southfield Freeway on Detroit's northeast side. The details of the homicide indicate that Jacob was targeted, but the circumstances and motivation behind the shooting remain unclear. The authorities have not been able to identify the person responsible for his death.

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  • United States v. Cooper, Case No. 3:19-mj-04254-1 - Casetext
  • Jacob Cooper - Wrestling - Michigan State University Athletics
    • Victim Details

    Jacob Cooper

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2014-06-01

    43

    Jacob

    Cooper

    11/13/2025


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