Idaho Bureau of Constabulary, Idaho
End of Watch Monday, November 25, 1935
Add to My HeroesFontaine Cooper
Policeman Cooper was shot and killed following a high speed chase of a suspect wanted for kidnapping and murder. Deputy Henry Givins, of the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office, was also shot and killed during the incident.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death by hanging but committed suicide 15 minutes before his execution by jumping from the top of a 30-foot high cell wall.
Policeman Cooper was a member of the Idaho Bureau of Constabulary, which became the Idaho State Police four years later, in 1939.
Policeman Cooper was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsMy Grandfather was Harold W Cooper. I would appreciate any history . I have only what can be found online and a few old photos
Jenica Delanie Cooper
A super Cooper
March 9, 2023
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Kyle Hicks
Corpus Christi Police Department, TX
EOW: April 24, 2024
Investigator John Hampton Coddou, III
Harris County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 23, 2024
Police Officer Jordan Wingate
Oakland Police Department, CA
EOW: April 20, 2024
Police Officer Luis M. Huesca
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: April 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Tobin Bolter
Ada County Sheriff's Office, ID
EOW: April 21, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Alfredo "Freddy" Flores
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: April 20, 2024
Investigator Brian Herbert
Osage Nation Police Department, TR
EOW: April 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Fred Fislar
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, IN
EOW: April 16, 2024
Police Officer Michael E. Jensen
Syracuse Police Department, NY
EOW: April 14, 2024