Deputy Sheriff William Cooper
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Wisconsin
End of Watch: Saturday, February 8, 1902

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, February 8, 1902
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Convicted of 2nd degree murder

Deputy Sheriff William Cooper was shot and killed in Waterloo by a man he was attempting to arrest for attempting to shoot his ex-wife. The suspect, who barricaded himself in a near-by home, surrendered to the sheriff when told he would be left for the citizens to lynch if he did not.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to prison February 13, 1903.