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Case Description
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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, ...Read More
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, ...Read More
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Ziad Cook
Male
Black / African American
Newark
NJ
2025-06-26
16
Ziyad
Cook
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (1)
Has anyone heard any updates on the investigation into Ziyad Cook's murder? It's been a few weeks no... ...Read More
08/14/2025
08/14/2025
