Roll of Honor
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.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Coop served with the Clinton County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Coop.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable William R. "Bill" Coop is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Clinton County Constable's Office, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William R. "Bill" Coop's cause is highlighted.
How William R. "Bill" Coop Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William R. "Bill" Coop is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William R. "Bill" Coop was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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