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Officer John Koppin | Miami Beach Police Department, Florida Miami Beach Police Department, Florida

Officer

John Koppin

Miami Beach Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Wednesday, December 26, 1984

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 22

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 12/26/1984

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Koppin was accidentally shot and killed when his service weapon discharged while he was cleaning it. The round struck him in his leg, severing his femoral artery, causing him to bleed to death.
Officer Koppin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had been with the agency for only two years.

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Rest in Peace, Officer Koppin. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

 

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