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Karen Cooper

Death by Force
Case Description
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Karen Lynn Cooper, a 58-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life to gun violence on May 24, 2022, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Born on April 12, 1964, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to Barbara Cooper and Chester Cooper, she was baptized at an early age in the United Pentecostal Church. During her high school years, Karen was active in various extracurricular activities, including the Distributive Education Club of America choir, and the track team. She also worked for the Bureau of Land Mana ...Read More
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  • starherald.com: Man sought in Scottsbluff shooting killed by police in Cheyenne
  • starherald.com: Police confirm one dead in Tuesday shooting; suspect still at-large
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    Victim Details

    Karen Cooper

    Female

    Black / African American

    Scottsbluff

    NE

    2022-05-24

    58

    Karen

    Cooper

    11/25/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone dived into the impact Karen Cooper had on the community organizations she was involved wi... ...Read More
    07/22/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Karen Cooper’s case and the ripple effect her tr... ...Read More
    06/13/2023
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