An 18-year-old Black male, Mikel Cooper, lost his life in a drive-by shooting on October 26, 2020, in Bessemer, Alabama. At the time of the incident, Cooper was a senior at Bessemer City High School. The shooting, which occurred around 5:15 p.m. near the intersection of 6th Avenue North and 15th Street, also resulted in injuries to three other male teenagers, ages 13, 16, and 18.
The Bessemer Police Department initiated an investigation into the fatal shooting. Despite law enforcement's involvement, publicly available information from online sources does not contain details regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspect or suspects in connection with the death of Mikel Cooper. The case remains without a publicly announced resolution through the apprehension and prosecution of any individuals. Further details regarding a motive for the shooting or the circumstances that led to the incident have not been made available in the public domain.
