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David N. Cooley Jr.

Case from Albany, NY dated Jan 05, 2024

Victim Details

David N. Cooley Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Albany

NY

2024-01-05

36

David

N. Cooley Jr.

07/05/2026

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In the winter of 2024, a life was tragically cut short on the streets of Albany, New York. David N. Cooley Jr., a 35-year-old Black male, was walking down Hudson Avenue on the afternoon of January 3rd when he was shot in the head. First responders rushed to the scene to provide aid before transporting him to Albany Medical Center, where he fought for his life in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, David succumbed to his injuries two days later, on January 5, 2024.
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  • WRGB: Hudson Avenue shooting victim dies two days after suspect shot and killed on Thruway | WRGB
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