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Ziyad Cook

Case from Newark, NJ dated Jun 26, 2025

Victim Details

Ziad Cook

Male

Black / African American

Newark

NJ

2025-06-26

16

Ziyad

Cook

07/13/2026

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Ziyad Cook, a 16-year-old male, was a promising student-athlete whose life was tragically cut short. On the evening of June 26, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey, Ziyad was with a friend near the 200 block of Brookdale Avenue when gunfire erupted. Both he and a 17-year-old companion were struck by bullets.

Following the shooting, which occurred around 6:00 p.m., both teenagers were transported to University Hospital for medical attention. While the 17-year-old was listed in critical condition, ...
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  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Irvington Mourns the Loss of Star Athlete Killed in Newark
  • RLS Media: UPDATE: Irvington High School Football Player Killed in Newark Shooting
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