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James Cooper Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the Brentwood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., on the evening of September 27, 2023, a violent outbreak of gunfire shattered the night, leaving two men dead and three others wounded. One of the men who lost his life was James Cooper Jr., a 46-year-old who was reportedly visiting his mother. The incident occurred at approximately 9:50 p.m. in the 2500 block of 14th Street, Northeast.

Responding to reports of a shooting, Fifth District officers arrived to a chaotic scene. They ...Read More
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  • https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/09/29/dc-homicide-northeast-wednesday/
  • NBC4 Washington: ‘My son is dead': 2 dead, 3 hurt in Brentwood shooting
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    Victim Details

    James Cooper Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2023-09-27

    46

    James

    Cooper Jr.

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following the recent events in Brentwood with a heavy heart. I came across a statement fro... ...Read More
    07/10/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impacts of rising crime rates in our communities, especially af... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
    Was anyone else struck by how the community is rallying together after this senseless tragedy? I’v... ...Read More
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