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Ronald Ray Cook

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Feb 12, 2016

Victim Details

Ronald Ray Cook

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2016-02-12

45

Ronald

Ray Cook

06/21/2026

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On a February day in Birmingham, Alabama, the life of Ronald Ray Cook, a 45-year-old man, was cut short by violence. His death, which occurred on or around February 12, 2016, was the result of a shooting. In the immediate aftermath, investigators with the Birmingham Police Department began their work to piece together the events that led to his killing.

Early in the investigation, law enforcement officials indicated a belief that Cook may have known his assailant. This initial assessment ...
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  • Birmingham police believe homicide victim may have known his killer
  • Man, 45, shot to death in Birmingham over the weekend - AL.com
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