Little Rock Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, KATV ABC Affiliate, Little Rock, AR ^ | 02-02-02 | dcbryan1

[DCBryan1]

Little Rock Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty

34-year old Jack Cooper passed away Saturday morning at Baptist Hospital.

An 11-year veteran of the police force, Cooper was recently assigned to the Northwest Patrol Division.. which includes West Little Rock. Jack Cooper passed away 10 o'clock this morning. We're told he was shot in the neck.

Fellow officers and friends walked in and out of the Baptist ER all night - for them it was a symbolic gesture of support. After all they could do nothing more..

"They really don't know what to do..they want to help but they don't know how." Cooper was admitted to Baptist shortly after 2.. When a police motorcade...lead the ambulance away from the Waterford Apartments on Green Mountain Drive.

Less than 5 minutes later - they arrived here at Baptist.

His condition critical. Then Saturday morning he passed away.

By all accounts, 34 year old Jack Cooper was an outstanding officer but more importantly, a terrific human being...

There is a brotherhood of officers that runs deep. Many officers are relying on that brotherhood.

[DCBryan1]

Here is today's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette story on the shooting. This was printed before Jack Cooper died about an hour and a half ago:
(Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

Here is the update provided by KATV, Little Rock's ABC affiliate:
(KATV-ABC Affliate website)

Prayers for Officer Cooper's family would be appreciative.

[DCBryan1]

Here is the earlier FREE REPUBLIC thread on the shooting:

(FREE REPUBLIC Prayer Thread I)

[DCBryan1]

Arkansas Ping!

[Bahbah]

I am so sorry to hear of this. My dad was a policeman before he worked for the railroad. I hold everyone of them in my heart.

[piasa]

Send his name in to the radio host 'Black Avenger' for his honor wall of policemen who have given their lives in the call of duty. It is so sad he didn't make it- we were praying that he would pull through.

[pubmom]

Prayers for his family going up.

[billbears]

Sorry to hear this. Prayers going up for his family

[OldFriend]

Heartbroken prayers.....for the family and all who loved him.

[archy]

Ofc. William L. Copeland
December 30, 1885

Ofc. W. T. Phillips
August 1, 1908

Sgt. William I. Campbell
April 18, 1911

Ofc. J. O. Miller
April 30, 1911

Det. Sgt. Sam Morgan
October 30, 1915

Ofc. Joe Erber
June 3, 1920

Ofc. Thomas D. Hudson
August 19, 1920

Det. Sgt. John W. Cabaniss
August 12, 1922

Det. Sgt. George Moore
July 24, 1923

Det. Sgt. Luther C. Hay
July 24, 1923

Ofc. Charles Faulkner
July 11, 1924

Ofc. Harvey L Biggs
July 27, 1924

Ofc. Frank Swilling, SR.
December 10, 1926

Ofc. Robert L. Johnson
March 23, 1930

Sgt. Samuel Neal McDermott
September 3, 1930

Det. Lt. Oscar F "Jack" Deubler
January 1, 1947

Ofc. Lloyd W. Worthy
September 2, 1967

Ofc. Alvin Joseph Free
September 27, 1970

Ofc. Noel Don McGuire
May 14, 1980

Ofc. David E Barnett
February 13, 1991

Ofc. Henry Callanen
May 15, 1993

Ofc. Joseph T. Fisher
February 7, 1995

Ofc. Jack Cooper
February 2, 2002

[Catspaw]

Oh, no...I followed this thread yesterday and so hoped he'd make it.

Our prayers are with his family.

[LeeMcCoy]

Heavenly Father, we don't always understand what happens, but I know and trust that this decision to bring Officer Cooper home to You was the correct and most merciful decision. Thank You that he lived and walked among us, and thank You that we will all be reunited in Your presence very soon. Bless his family, friends and loved ones, and give them Your complete peace and assurance. Provide for every need within his family. Thank You Father! In Jesus' name I ask these things, for the relief of those who love and care for Officer Cooper. Amen!

[sweetliberty]

I'm really sorry to hear about your friend. May the Lord be with his family and give them strength and comfort and may he find eternal joy and peace.

[BlessedBeGod]

I'm sorry, Bryan. I remember you said he was a friend of yours.

Prayers will continue for his family -- and friends.

[lexington minuteman 1775]

prayers for his family. May they feel the presense of the Love of God at this time of thier loss.

[Budge]

Police are wearing the black band on their badges in Pine Bluff in memory of Officer Cooper.

Another hero lost.

[Ff--150]

Prayers for the family. God bless them now.

[JavaTheHutt]

The funeral procession for this brave officer just left the Agape Church and is heading to the gravesite services.

Dear Lord, I pray that you hold Officer Cooper in your comforting arms. Although we are saddened at our loss of this brave young man, we are comforted by the knowledge that he is now in Your loving embrace.
Dear God, we thank you for providing us with brave men and women like Officer Cooper who protect others and place themselves in peril for the sake of strangers.
Lord, please grant Officer Cooper's family with peace, and allow their tears of grief turn to tears of pride knowing that their loved one made the ultimate sacrifice for his fellow man.
Lord, grant them serenity in knowing that their loved one has been welcomed into your home, and sits beside your thrown in honored glory. Lord, thank You for your blessings, which You have bestowed on us. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.