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Incident
Officer Robert Cooper and Officer James White were shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance created by members of the 14th Cavalry from Fort Riley. One of the soldiers shot and killed both officers. The suspect committed suicide in his jail cell. Officer Cooper succumbed to his wounds three days after being shot.
Survivors
Officer Cooper was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Cooper gave the Junction City Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Junction City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Cooper.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Junction City Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Robert is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Robert is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1901, 3 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1901, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1901, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Robert was 38. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Robert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Robert was 38. 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. Robert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 38. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Robert had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.7% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Junction City Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Junction City Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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