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Officer Raymond Cooper was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a female suspect at 4th Street and US 81 in Gregory at 2:50 am. The pursuit started near Aransas Pass. After an investigation, it was learned that the female suspect had a history of leading officers on pursuits. Officer Cooper had served with the Ingleside Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his child, parents, sister, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Cooper gave the Ingleside Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ingleside community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Cooper.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Raymond is the only officer of Ingleside Police Department remembered here.
Raymond is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1978, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1978, 78 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 30th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1978, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Raymond was 31. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Raymond had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Raymond was 31. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Raymond had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Raymond was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Raymond had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Sundays: 12.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ingleside Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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