Linda Cooks, 48
Omaha, Nebraska
September 19, 2005
Agencies: Omaha Police Department Nebraska
Cause of death: Response to Medical Emergency
Last updated: over 3 years ago
Overview 
Linda Cooks reportedly became short of breath after police ran into her son's apartment with their guns drawn. Cooks died at a hospital later that night. According to police, the officers were in the Tommie Rose Gardens Apartments at about 8 p.m., looking for two men suspected of firing gunshots in the area. Her family said police interrupted their get-together, creating a fearful situation that led Cooks to panic and ultimately caused her death.
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