Nicholas Cooke, 20, was shot and killed on September 6, 2021, on Madison’s east side in the 4600 block of Martha Lane. The Dane County Medical Examiner concluded Cooke died of gunshot wounds shortly after being taken to the hospital. Investigators described the shooting as a targeted attack rather than a random act.

Initially, the Madison Police Department had no identified suspects and asked anyone with information to come forward. The loss cut short Cooke’s life and future plans; his mother, Laisha Cooke, later spoke about his aspirations and the family’s grief.

If anyone saw activity in the 4600 block of Martha Lane on September 6, 2021, or has information that could help, please share what is known with the Madison Police Department.