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Courtney Copeland

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 04, 2016

Victim Details

Courtney Copeland

January 18, 2024

Male

African-American / Black

Chicago

IL

2016-03-04

true

$5,000.00

22

Courtney Copeland

Courtney

Copeland

Victim

Brown

Brown

07/11/2026


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A 22 year old is shot in his BMW; his mother fights for justice
Courtney Copeland is described as a hardworking, fun-loving 22-year-old. He recently was rewarded a BMW through his job where he worked as a travel agent for World Ventures. His mother says that Courtney had a gift that made people feel special and important - a rare quality. He would even assist the single moms he knew by picking up their kids from school and taking them to any extracurricular activities. Courtney was also friends with Chance the Rapper, who Courtney knew as, Chancellor J Benne ...
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    It never ceases to amaze me how Courtney's spirit shone so bright even at such a young age. I recent... ...Read More
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