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Demarcus Michael Alexander Hughes

Case from Cookeville, TN dated Oct 06, 2023

Victim Details

Demarcus Michael Alexander Hughes

Male

Cookeville

TN

2023-10-06

18

Demarcus

Michael Alexander Hughes

06/27/2026

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In the autumn of 2023, the community of Cookeville, Tennessee, was shaken by the tragic death of 18-year-old Demarcus Michael Alexander Hughes, a male also known as Alex Brooks. On October 6, 2023, what should have been a normal day at West End Park turned into a scene of violence and loss. A shooting broke out, leaving Hughes fatally wounded and another juvenile injured. Friends who were with him witnessed his final moments.

The Cookeville Police Department quickly launched an investigat ...
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  • 18-year-old shot and killed in Cookeville park
  • https://www.wsmv.com: Teen killed, juvenile arrested following shooting at Cookeville park
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    I’ve been following Demarcus "Alex" Hughes' case closely and my heart really goes out to his famil... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    It's so incredibly painful to read about Demarcus "Alex" Hughes and the devastating loss his family ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the legal proceedings in the Alex Hughes case? I can't imagine what h... ...Read More
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