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Donae Donnie Nya Cooper

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jul 15, 2022

Victim Details

Donae Donnie Nya Cooper

Female

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2022-07-15

20

Donae

Donnie Nya Cooper

06/22/2026

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Donae Donnie Nya Cooper, a 20-year-old woman of African American ethnicity, tragically lost her life on July 15, 2022, in Philadelphia, PA. Donae was shot from behind by Desmond M. Adebayo, a man she had been dating for less than a month. The incident occurred after an argument escalated, with Donae reportedly throwing household items and using a small taser against Adebayo. Adebayo claimed self-defense under Pennsylvania's "Stand Your Ground" law, which led to him not facing any charges.
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  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: Police: 2 dead, 4 wounded in North Philadelphia drive-by shooting

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