Patrolman Lawrence Dale Coker, Heidelberg Police Department, Mississippi

Patrolman Lawrence Dale Coker

Heidelberg Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Friday, January 2, 1981

Lawrence Dale Coker

Patrolman Coker was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle that was driving over 100 mph. As Patrolman Coker approached the vehicle the driver leaned out of the window and opened fire with a .44 caliber handgun, striking Patrolman Coker in the chest. Patrolman Coker was able to return fire and wound the suspect who was taken into custody and charged with Patrolman Coker's murder.
Patrolman Coker had only been with the agency for two weeks.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender Not available

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the thirty-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered..

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 2, 2012