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Nicholas Cooke

Case from Madison, WI dated Sep 06, 2021

Victim Details

Nicholas Cooke

Male

Black / African American

Madison

WI

2021-09-06

20

Nicholas

Cooke

07/07/2026

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Nicholas Cooke, a 20-year-old resident of Madison, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on September 6, 2021. The incident occurred on Madison's east side, specifically in the 4600 block of Martha Lane. According to the Dane County Medical Examiner, Cooke succumbed to gunshot wounds shortly after being transported to the hospital. The autopsy confirmed that his death was a direct result of these injuries.

The investigation into Cooke's death revealed that the shooting was not a random act ...
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  • madison.com: Homicide victim was Memorial High School grad, started clothing business
  • WKOW: 20-year-old man dead after shooting on Madison's east side
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