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Benard Cochrum

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jul 17, 2023

Victim Details

Benard Cochrum

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2023-07-17

24

Benard

Cochrum

06/23/2026

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In the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, on the evening of July 17, 2023, the life of 24-year-old Benard Edward Cochrum, a Black male, was tragically cut short. Around 8:50 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting at the intersection of 26th and Madison Streets. Upon their arrival, they found Cochrum suffering from a gunshot wound.

Officers at the scene administered first aid until emergency medical services could take over. Cochrum was then transported to UofL Hospita ...
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  • https://www.wave3.com: 24-year-old man identified as Russell neighborhood homicide victim
  • whas11.com: Coroner ID's man fatally shot in Russell neighborhood
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