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
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