Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Saturday, February 2, 2002
Add to My HeroesJack 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
View all 90 ReflectionsI 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
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