LC
U.S. Army · United States 
Lawrence Dale Coker
1981
Lawrence Dale Coker served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Lawrence served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Coker was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle that was driving over 100 mph. As Patrolman Coker approached the vehicle the driver leaned out of the window and opened fire with a .44 caliber handgun, striking Patrolman Coker in the chest. Patrolman Coker was able to return fire and wound the suspect who was taken into custody and charged with Patrolman Coker's murder. Patrolman Coker had only been with the agency for two weeks.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1970 – 1972
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Heidelberg Police Department
Patrolman
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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