Lateris Cook

Murdered
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On June 2, 2024, Lateris Cook, a 27-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was tragically killed during a mass shooting that occurred at a large street party. The incident unfolded shortly after midnight on Kelly Avenue, where approximately 200 people had gathered to celebrate a birthday. Witnesses reported that the festive atmosphere quickly turned chaotic as multiple fights broke out, leading to gunfire that left Cook and 29 others injured. The shooting resulted in Cook's death and has since prompt ...Read More
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  • News 5 Cleveland WEWS: Number of people wounded by gunfire at Akron street party shooting is now 27, including 1 fatality

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    Victim Details

    Lateris Cook

    Male

    Black / African American

    Akron

    OH

    2024-06-02

    27

    Lateris

    Cook

    12/13/2024

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    12/07/2024
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