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Nicholaus Ray Cooper

Case from Chicago-heights, IL dated Mar 31, 2023

Victim Details

Nicholaus Ray Cooper

Male

Black / African American

Chicago-heights

IL

2023-03-31

24

Nicholaus

Ray Cooper

06/29/2026

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Nicolaus Ray Cooper, born on November 21, 1998, in Hazel Crest, Illinois, was the beloved son of Raymond Lee Cooper Jr. and Nicole Charisse D’Vignon. He was raised in Homewood, Illinois, where he attended Willow Elementary School, Parker Junior High School, and Homewood Flossmoor High School.

An avid sports enthusiast, Nicolaus played for the Tri-City Small Fry Basketball league, leading his team to a remarkable season that culminated in a trip to Florida, where they ranked 12th out o ...
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  • Chicago Tribune: Weekend homicides include shooting ‘ambush’ in Alsip parking lot
  • Obituary for NICOLAUS RAY COOPER | Woods Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd.
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