Branson Lamar Cooper Jr. was 18 when he was killed in an act of gun violence in Muskegon, Michigan, on December 30, 2020. His death was reported as a homicide; he was male and his family and community were left grieving.

Details about where the shooting occurred, what led to the violence, and whether Cooper was the intended target have not been released. An investigation was opened, but no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified.

Many questions remain about the circumstances of the shooting and who was responsible. If anyone has information about Branson’s death or the events of December 30, 2020, please come forward to assist the investigation.