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Tim Cooks

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Jul 03, 2016

Victim Details

Tim Cooks

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2016-07-03

26

Tim

Cooks

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In the early morning hours of July 3, 2016, the life of Tim Cook, a 26-year-old male from Birmingham, Alabama, was tragically cut short. Gunshots echoed through the Avondale neighborhood at approximately 3:30 a.m., drawing the attention of residents and law enforcement. Responding officers discovered Cook suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, the result of what appeared to have been an altercation. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but the severity of his injuries proved to be fatal, and he ...
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  • AL.com: 2 murders in 2 weeks for 1 family: 'We can't believe it,' says grieving sister
  • AL.com: Birmingham police investigate 3rd killing in 48 hours
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