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Dornell Cousette

Case from Tuscaloosa, AL dated Sep 16, 2019

Victim Details

Dornell Cousette

Male

Black / African American

Tuscaloosa

AL

2019-09-16

40

Dornell

Cousette

Yes

07/10/2026

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On the evening of September 16, 2019, the city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, lost a dedicated public servant. Dornell Cousette, a 40-year-old investigator with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, was shot and killed in the line of duty. A 13-year veteran of the force and a U.S. Army veteran, Cousette was known for his commitment to protecting the community's youth as a standout agent in the juvenile division. He left behind two daughters and a fiancée.

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