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Michael Cook

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jan 27, 2018

Victim Details

Michael Cook

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2018-01-27

21

Michael

Cook

06/28/2026

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Michael Cook, a 21-year-old man from Dayton, Ohio, tragically lost his life on January 27, 2018. He was found dead in an alley in the 600 block of Brooklyn Avenue, Dayton, just before 1 p.m. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound, and his death was ruled a homicide.

Following the discovery of Michael Cook's body, the Dayton police launched an investigation. On January 30, 2018, Kalvin K. Jones, a 22-year-old man, was arrested in connection with Cook's death. Jones was cha ...
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  • Fatal shooting in Dayton alley under investigation | Crime
  • Michael Cook Obituary | Jan 27, 2018 | Dayton, OH
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