Marquil Jamal Cooper, a 24-year-old African American male from Jacksonville, North Carolina, tragically passed away on January 4, 2017. His death was the result of an apparent shooting at his residence on Myrtlewood Court. Jacksonville Police responded to a report of a shooting at 12:15 a.m. on January 5, 2017, and found Marquil Cooper dead at the scene. The police described the incident as a "suspicious death" and stated that it appeared Cooper had been shot. Despite the circumstances, the police assured the public that this was an isolated incident and there was no public safety concern.
The investigation into Marquil Cooper's death was led by the Jacksonville Police Department. Lieutenant Devon Bryan, the JPD investigative services supervisor, confirmed that the case was open and active, but additional information could not be released at that time.
The police urged anyone with information about the incident to contact JPD Detective Jason Lagana or Crime Stoppers, offering cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or apprehension.
Marquil Cooper's obituary highlighted his family and the impact of his loss on his loved ones. He was survived by his parents, Shannon Cooper and Eugene R. Spicer, Jr., as well as his siblings and grandparents. The funeral service was held on January 11, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, followed by interment at the Spicer Cemetery.
As of now, there have been no updates on arrests, suspects, or litigations related to Marquil Cooper's death. The case remains under investigation, and the Jacksonville Police Department continues to seek information from the public to solve this tragic incident.
