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Valentino Cockerham

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 14, 2017

Victim Details

Valentino Cockerham

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2017-10-14

23

Valentino

Cockerham

07/12/2026


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Valentino Cockerham, age 23, was fatally shot on October 14, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident took place in the Englewood neighborhood, a part of the city that has been significantly impacted by violent crime over the years. Valentino was one of the several victims who lost their lives to gun violence on that day. His death was recorded as part of the ongoing gun violence crisis in Chicago, a crisis that has been an unfortunate and persistent issue affecting numerous neighborhoods across ...
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  • Valentino Cockerham, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Man found shot to death in South Shore - Chicago Sun-Times
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