U.S. Navy · United States 
Darrell Cooper
2000
Darrell Christopher Cooper served the U.S. Navy for 9 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
What Happened
Reserve Police Officer Darrell Cooper was killed when his cruiser was struck by a vehicle whose driver had run a red light.
Officer Cooper and another officer were traveling north on Church Street, when a car traveling east on Main Street ran a red light and broadsided their patrol vehicle. Officer Cooper succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other officer was seriously injured, but recovered from his injuries.
Two passengers in the other vehicle were also injured. The driver of the car fled the scene but was apprehended later. He was charged with manslaughter, aggravated driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. He pleaded to a reduction of charges and was sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter and 15 years for aggravated driving.
Officer Cooper and another officer were traveling north on Church Street, when a car traveling east on Main Street ran a red light and broadsided their patrol vehicle. Officer Cooper succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other officer was seriously injured, but recovered from his injuries.
Two passengers in the other vehicle were also injured. The driver of the car fled the scene but was apprehended later. He was charged with manslaughter, aggravated driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. He pleaded to a reduction of charges and was sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter and 15 years for aggravated driving.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1988 – 1997
Also Served
Louisville Police Department
Reserve Police Officer
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