U.S. Air Force · United States 
John Koppin
1984
John Carroll Koppin served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer John Koppin was accidentally shot and killed when his service revolver discharged while he was cleaning it at 17 North Hibiscus Drive.
The round struck him in his leg, severing his femoral artery, causing him to bleed to death.
Officer Koppin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and he had served with the Miami Beach Police Department for only two years.
The round struck him in his leg, severing his femoral artery, causing him to bleed to death.
Officer Koppin was a U.S. Air Force veteran and he had served with the Miami Beach Police Department for only two years.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Miami Beach Police Department
Police Officer
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