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Hunter Cooper

Case from Pataskala, OH dated Jan 26, 2020

Victim Details

Hunter Cooper

Male

White / Caucasian

Pataskala

OH

2020-01-26

15

Hunter

Cooper

06/21/2026

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Hunter Lee Cooper, a 15-year-old male from Pataskala, Ohio, tragically passed away on January 26, 2020. Hunter was involved in various activities such as Watkins Memorial Football, Warrior Rugby, and enjoyed hunting, camping, and working with computers. His unexpected death deeply affected his family and friends.

The circumstances surrounding Hunter's death involved his friend, Noah Bigham, also 15 years old at the time. On the day of Hunter's death, the two boys were playing a video game ...
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  • The Newark Advocate: Watkins community remembers Pataskala teen, supports families impacted by shooting
  • Lancaster Eagle Gazette: Police: Pataskala teen shot 'best friend' while trying to distract him from video game
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    I recently read about Hunter Lee Cooper's case, and I can't help but feel moved by the profound loss... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    Just read another layer of this tragic story, and my heart goes out to Hunter's family. Something th... ...Read More
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    I was thinking today about how playing video games is supposed to be a fun escape for teens like Hun... ...Read More
    05/20/2024
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