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Lewis Cooper
Incident
Constable Lewis Cooper was shot and killed in retaliation following a domestic dispute in which a man murdered his own uncle in Pattison.
The man had threatened the uncle, who then went to find Constable Cooper to ask if he could borrow the constable's gun. When Constable Cooper refused to lend the man his weapon, the man wrenched it from his hands and then returned to confront his nephew. The nephew shot and killed the uncle in the ensuing shootout.
When the nephew learned that the gun belonged to Constable Cooper, he went to confront him and then fatally shot him. The man fled the area on a horse. He was eventually arrested and sentenced to five years in prison for Constable Cooper's murder. He escaped from prison in 1881 and remained at large for almost one year. He was shot and wounded during an arrest attempt in 1882. He was taken back into custody but escaped from jail a second time and was never recaptured.
Constable Cooper had served as the Waller County Precinct 2 constable for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Constable Cooper gave the Waller County Constable's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pattison community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Lewis Cooper served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Waller County Constable's Office - Precinct 4 has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Lewis is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Lewis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Lewis is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1878, 12 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1878, 51 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1878, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Lewis was 52. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Lewis had served 2.6 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Lewis was 52. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Lewis had served 2.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Lewis was 52. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Lewis had served 2.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Waller County Constable's Office - Precinct 4. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Waller County Constable's Office - Precinct 4 has 2 officers remembered here, Lewis among them.
Where
Military Service
Lewis Cooper served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-W
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