Constable William (Bill) Right Coop
End of Watch: Sun, Sep 7th, 1947
Date of Incident: Sun, Sep 7th, 1947
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 4 years
Age: 33
Survivors
His wife Lillian
Incident
Constable William Coop was shot and killed when he and two other constables attempted to serve a warrant to search a home for illegal liquor.
The suspect opened fire on the constables when they were standing on the front porch. Constable Coop was killed almost instantly and a second constable was wounded. The suspect was also shot and killed.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
Albany, Kentucky 42602
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