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Latoris Cooley Jr

Case from Laurel, MS dated May 28, 2019

Victim Details

Latoris Cooley Jr

Male

Black / African American

Laurel

MS

2019-05-28

17

Latoris

Cooley Jr

07/14/2026

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In Laurel, Mississippi, the life of 17-year-old Latoris Cooley Jr. was cut tragically short on May 28, 2019. The young man, a student at Laurel High School, was fatally wounded in what was initially described as an apparent accidental shooting. Remembered by friends and family for his wonderful, fearless, and outspoken personality, the news of his untimely death sent ripples of grief through his community.

Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the shooting remain scarce in pub ...
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  • https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/1408146
  • Latoris Cooley Jr. Obituary | May 28, 2019 | Laurel, MS
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    Has anyone else looked into the connection between Latoris's case and the supposed accidental nature... ...Read More
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    Attending a funeral for someone so young is a somber reminder of life's fragility. My heart goes out... ...Read More
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