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Tama County authorities investigate violent death

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June 20th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Updated) TRAER, Iowa – Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety report, on Friday, June 18th, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the Tama County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an occupant of the Ryan Cooper residence located at 1846 K Avenue Traer, Iowa.  Upon arrival, law enforcement found Ryan Cooper deceased.

The State Medical Examiner says that it was a homicide by gunshot wound. Authorities said there is no threat to the community at this time. The Tama County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Division of Criminal Investigation with the investigation.