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James Willie Cooper, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 19, 1996, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred when James, a black motorist, was shot by a white Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer. The shooting sparked significant outrage and protests within the black community, as many felt that the incident was racially motivated and unjustified.
Following the shooting, the district attorney decided not to prosecute the officer involv ...Read More
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James Cooper
Male
Black / African American
Charlotte
NC
1996-11-19
19
James
Cooper
11/15/2025
Forum Posts (3)
It's been years, yet the pain feels fresh for James Willie Cooper's family and community. I keep thi... ...Read More
08/21/2024
08/21/2024
Hey everyone,
I’ve been reading through some old articles and discussions about the James Willi... ...Read More
07/14/2023
I’ve been reading through some old articles and discussions about the James Willi... ...Read More
07/14/2023
I recently came across an eye-opening detail about the protests and the community's response after J... ...Read More
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
