Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, August 23, 1970
Add to My HeroesJoseph Gibbs Cooper
Officer Joseph Cooper succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier in an automobile accident while involved in a vehicle pursuit. The patrol car he was a passenger in struck a utility pole at the intersection of Lee Street and Springs Street.
He was survived by his parents and sister.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Saturday, August 15, 1970
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Cooper. A Tar Heel hero forever!
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 12, 2018
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