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Braxton Cooper

Death by Force
Case Description
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Braxton Cooper, a 22-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on February 3, 2021. He was fatally shot inside his car during a botched gun sale at Berkshire Place Apartments in East Nashville. Cooper had arranged to purchase a handgun from a 17-year-old boy named Dewaun White through an online ad. When they met in the parking lot, an altercation ensued, and White shot Cooper during the transaction.

Following the incident, White was arrested and charged with murder. ...Read More
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  • The Tennessean: Police: Man fatally shot inside his car during East Nashville weapons deal gone bad
  • WTVF: Man dies after being found shot in crashed car at Nashville apartment complex
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    Victim Details

    Braxton Cooper

    Male

    Black / African American

    Nashville

    TN

    2021-02-03

    22

    Braxton

    Cooper

    11/22/2025

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