Patrolman Lawrence Dale Coker, Heidelberg Police Department, Mississippi

Patrolman Lawrence Dale Coker

Heidelberg Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Friday, January 2, 1981

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Lawrence Dale Coker

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.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender Not available

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