David N. Cooley Jr.

Murdered
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On January 3, 2024, David N. Cooley Jr., aged 35, was shot in the head while walking on Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. Emergency responders treated him at the scene before transporting him to Albany Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, Cooley succumbed to his injuries on January 5, 2024.

The suspect in the shooting was identified as 35-year-old Rakim A. Tillery. Authorities indicated that Cooley and Tillery were well acquainted, though t ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    David N. Cooley Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Albany

    NY

    2024-01-03

    36

    David

    N. Cooley Jr.

    12/22/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone else find it especially unsettling how quickly this tragic incident escalated after the ... ...Read More
    06/24/2024
    I’ve been diving into the body cam footage from the exchange between Tillery and the troopers. Itâ... ...Read More
    02/02/2024
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