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Tracey Cooper

Death by Force
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On a Monday afternoon in May, 45-year-old Tracey Louise Cooper was walking towards the front door of her home on 49th Street in Southeast Washington, D.C., when she was fatally shot. The incident occurred on May 16, 2016, at approximately 3:48 PM. A bullet, fired from a passing car, struck her in the arm and tragically pierced her lungs, aorta, and esophagus, causing her to fall from her front steps into her yard.

The shooting of Tracey Cooper happened less than three hours after another ...Read More
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  • Washington Post: D.C. police identify man and woman fatally shot three hours and five blocks apart
  • Homicide Victim: Tracey Louise Cooper | mpdc
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    Victim Details

    Tracey Cooper

    Female

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2016-05-16

    45

    Tracey

    Cooper

    11/15/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else noticed how many cases in that area seem to go cold? It’s incredibly frustrating t... ...Read More
    02/08/2024
    I was reading up on Tracey Cooper's case and something that's been on my mind is how frustrating it ... ...Read More
    07/24/2023
    I keep thinking about how it must feel for Tracey Cooper's family and friends waiting for answers al... ...Read More
    02/25/2023
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