Officer Joseph Gibbs Cooper

Officer Joseph Gibbs Cooper | Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina
Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina
Officer Joseph Gibbs Cooper

Greensboro Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, August 23, 1970

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Joseph 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
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Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 23, 2020

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