Police Officer Jack David Cooper, Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

Police Officer Jack David Cooper

Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Saturday, February 2, 2002

Jack David Cooper

Officer Jack Cooper succumbed to a gunshot wound received the previous day when he responded to a disturbance involving a man complaining of vampires at about 1300 hours.

While on the scene, a struggle ensued between the man and the officers. The suspect was sprayed with pepper spray, but it had no effect. During the struggle, the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Cooper's service weapon and shot Officer Cooper in the head. Another officer was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Officer Cooper was transported to a local hospital where he died.

Officer Cooper was assigned to the Northwest Patrol Division and had been employed with the Little Rock Police Department for 11 years.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 11 years
Badge 409

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, February 1, 2002
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

Most Recent Reflection

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I can't believe it's been 15 years. I still remember how funny and laid back you were. We were all stunned when we got the news. You just seemed to have too much life in you to be gone so suddenly.

My husband and oldest son wore your memorial cuff until the lettering was almost too faded to read and keep them to this day.

You were working my husband's district on his day off and that made the loss of you hit even closer to home. God bless you and keep you, I know you're cracking him up with your wry humor right now.

Deanna Croson
friend, ex co-worker LRPD

March 30, 2017