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Posted on 07/15/2021 6:15:03 AM PDT by 11th_VA
CHICAGO (WLS) - A Marine Corps veteran died just days short of his 74th birthday when attackers in Chicago beat him up while trying to steal his car.
Keith Cooper, 73, survived two combat tours as a Marine in Vietnam, only to be killed in broad daylight while running errands in his neighborhood. Police say two people demanded Cooper’s car then attacked him, repeatedly punching him in the head, around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“I’m just in shock. I’m still in shock because this is not the way I thought my day was going to go,” said Cooper’s daughter, Kenika Carlton.
Cooper didn’t survive, despite the efforts of witnesses to fight off the attackers. His family says his heart couldn’t take the trauma, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffering a heart attack.
“Tried to steal his car. You didn’t even get his car when you took his life,” said Cooper’s son-in-law, Curtis Carlton. “It was two guys preying on a senior citizen.”
Police say two people were taken into custody and are being questioned regarding the attack. They credit the witnesses for helping them track down the suspects so quickly.
Though it wasn’t enough to save Cooper, a beloved father and grandfather, his family is still grateful.
“He was like a bonus dad. He was my father-in-law, but he was like a dad,” Curtis Carlton said. “He was the best. Keith was the best.”
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‘WS’ looking for a vehicle to hunt down BIPOCs? No? Weird. RIP sir and thank you for your service. Semper Fi!
What a shame. Outrageous.
Black on Black strikes again
Would be nice if the headline had made clear he was the victim and not the perpetrator of the attempted carjacking.
And mayor Lori Lighthead has things under control.....
Thank you for your service, Marine...RIP...
That headline is intentional.
The press needs to be held accountable. Why aren’t they?
Why are they not in fear of posting lies and propaganda?
"Two people". I hope they put out an APB for "two people".
Foxx will have them both released on an I Bond.
Mark my words.
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Just look at what our country and the world have fallen for over the past 18 months and I think it is pretty obvious why the press doesn’t fear posting lies and propaganda. Unfortunately.
I am sorry this happened to you, sir.
RIP.
Thanks, Mayor Beetlejuice.
They’re just upset over all the systemic racism and white privilege everywhere.
FR’KN ANIMAL FOLLOWERS OF SATAN...... Enjoy your evil cuz you’re going to burn in HELL someday!!
He looks like a nice guy. Proud of his daughers. That's a Lutheran Brotherhood shirt he is wearing that says "Live Generously."
Happened in Hyde Park, home of the University of Chicago, and about as liberal a neighborhood as you’ll find within the city limits. Also just south of Obama’s mansion in Kenwood, although I don’t think Barry spends much time there given the quality beach property he has access to.
Another victim of Black Supremacists.
Felony murder.
I was wondering why a 74yo veteran would be carjacking someone...
These headline writers need to be sent back to school.
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