Christopher Charles Cooley

Murdered
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On July 1, 2015, 41-year-old Christopher Charles Cooley was fatally shot in Birmingham, Alabama. His death was among the 100 homicides reported in the city that year, reflecting a significant increase from the 62 homicides recorded in 2014. This surge in violence marked a concerning trend for Birmingham, which had previously seen a record high of 141 homicides in 1992.

The circumstances surrounding Cooley's death were particularly alarming to the College Hills community, where the incid ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Charles Cooley

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2015-07-01

    41

    Christopher

    Charles Cooley

    11/22/2024

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    02/21/2023
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