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Nicholas Cooke

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Nicholas Cooke

    Male

    Black / African American

    Madison

    WI

    2021-09-06

    20

    Nicholas

    Cooke

    11/12/2025

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