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Otis Keon Cole

Case from Tuscaloosa, AL dated Aug 15, 2024

Victim Details

Otis Keon Cole

Male

Black / African American

Tuscaloosa

AL

2024-08-15

37

Otis

Keon Cole

litigation

07/04/2026

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In the early morning hours of August 15, 2024, the life of 37-year-old Otis Keon Cole was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting at a Northport apartment complex. Northport Police responded to a call at approximately 5:45 a.m. at the Knoll Circle Apartments on 17th Street. Upon their arrival, they discovered Cole, who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family members present at the tragic scene quickly identified the alleged shooter as Cole's o ...
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  • WBMA: Man charged in shooting death of his uncle in Northport
  • Man Charged with Fatal Shooting His Uncle in Northport Thursday
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