Bio & Incident Details
Age: 48
Tour: 26 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 8/15/1996
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and wounded
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Detective John Cousin was shot and killed during an attempted robbery while walking outside of his home.
After killing Detective Cousin, the suspects stole his weapon. One suspect was arrested after seeking medical attention for a gunshot wound he received when he was shot by Detective Cousin during the robbery attempt.
Detective Cousin had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his son.
