Police Officer Cooper Dawson, Greenville Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Cooper Dawson

Greenville Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Cooper Dawson

Police Officer Cooper Dawson succumbed to gunshot wounds he received while pursuing a subject who fled a traffic stop.

At 7:40 p.m., Officer Dawson stopped a driver who had multiple felony warrants at the 3500 block of Pickett Street. The driver fled the car on foot, and Officer Dawson pursued the subject. As Officer Dawson ran behind 3517 Pickett Street, he was ambushed by the subject, who struck him multiple times in the leg and chest. He returned fire, wounding the subject.

Officer Dawson was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to Medical City Plano, where he passed away the following morning.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

Officer Dawson was a United States Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Greenville Police Department for over a year. He had previously served with the Garland Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 8 years
Badge 366
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, November 25, 2024
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender In custody

convicted felon, foot pursuit, traffic stop, warrant

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You were my first rookie. I helped train you and at the end of first phase I knew you were something special. We became brothers and our families vacationed together. Love ya homie. Warriors Promise

One week ago I carried a warrior. That warrior was my friend.

Always knowing the reality of the job, but when the news came, we never imagined that it would be my brother, my warrior friend.

Tears flowed the day we heard the news; anger soon followed leaving us without a clue on what to do.

You leave behind a legacy in your short time, rest easy my friend, the watch is now mine.

It was my honor to carry my warrior friend, now that warrior carries me.

Thoughts of his heroism and bravery now ignite the flame of justice eternally.

We lost a warrior, I lost my friend, but hear me brethren, hear me warriors, pick up and carry on; the mission and calling are still at hand.
One last salute as you’re lowered into the ground, I’ll keep pushing forward until Gods trumpet sounds.

And until that time comes, and we get to meet again, I’ll always honor the life of my brother, the legacy of my warrior friend.

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