Curtis Emanuel Cooper, a 39-year-old Black man from Newport News, Virginia, died on July 26, 2020, in what has been described as a death by force. Born October 8, 1980, he was father to two sons; funeral services were held in early August 2020.

The family’s loss is clear, but who was responsible remains unresolved.

If anyone knew Curtis, saw him in Newport News around July 26, 2020, or has information about what happened, please come forward to help his family find answers.