Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Kavion Cooks death by force case profile photo

Kavion Cooks

Case from Gary, IN dated Jan 30, 2022

Victim Details

Kavion Cooks

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2022-01-30

21

Kavion

Cooks

07/20/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the winter of 2022, the life of Ka'Vion Elyi'Jah Cooks, a 21-year-old Black male from Gary, Indiana, was tragically cut short. On January 30th of that year, Cooks became the victim of a violent incident that resulted in his death. Remembered as a young man with a passion for video games and basketball, he had also shown an entrepreneurial spirit with his business, 'ShoeMobile.' At the time of his passing, he was a father to two young sons and was engaged to be married.

Details surround ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Kavion Cooks, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • nwitimes.com: 1 killed, 1 wounded in Region shootings
  • Kavion Cooks, age 21 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone,
    I recently came across Ka'Vion Elyi'Jah Cooks' case, and I'm struck by how much his... ...Read More
    07/30/2024
    I recently came across the tragic story of Ka'Vion Elyi'Jah Cooks from Gary, Indiana, and it's been ... ...Read More
    09/04/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Kavion Cooks

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Gary, Indiana

    Lafayette Caldwell death by force case in Gary, IN

    Lafayette Caldwell

    Death: Sep 22, 2014
    In the late summer of 2014, the life of Lafayette Caldwell, a 46-year-old Black male from Gary, Indi d ...Read More
    Darius Mitchell death by force case in Gary, IN

    Darius Mitchell

    Death: Dec 25, 2016
    A 24-year-old man, Darius Deonte Shaquille Mitchell of Gary, Indiana, was found shot to death inside d ...Read More
    Johnny Ware death by force case in Gary, IN

    Johnny Ware

    Death: Dec 21, 2015
    In the late hours of a December night in Gary, Indiana, the life of 25-year-old Johnny Ware was trag a ...Read More
    Marcel Harris death by force case in Gary, IN

    Marcel Harris

    Death: Aug 05, 2017
    In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Gary, Indiana, the life of 29-year-old Marcel Harris of f ...Read More
    Terrell Frazier death by force case in Gary, IN

    Terrell Frazier

    Death: Jan 15, 2013
    In the winter of 2013 in Gary, Indiana, a young man's life was tragically cut short in a senseless a ...Read More
    Jemante Thomas death by force case in Gary, IN

    Jemante Thomas

    Death: Jun 16, 2021
    In the summer of 2021, a promising life was cut short in Gary, Indiana. Jemante Thomas, a 28-year-ol o ...Read More
    Gregory Marshall death by force case in Gary, IN

    Gregory Marshall

    Death: Jan 18, 2015
    On January 18, 2015, in Gary, Indiana, the life of a young man named Gregory Anthony Marshall Jr. ca c ...Read More