Ingleside Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, January 15, 1978
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 204
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: January 15, 1978
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Raymond Cooper was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a female suspect at 4th Street and US 81 in Gregory at 2:50 am.
The pursuit started near Aransas Pass. After an investigation, it was learned that the female suspect had a history of leading officers on pursuits.
Officer Cooper had served with the Ingleside Police Department for four years. He is survived by his child, parents, sister, and three brothers.