Texas Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty During Ambush
Officer Cooper Dawson, a father of three, was fatally shot while pursuing a suspect in Greenville, marking the department's first line-of-duty death in over a century.
- Officer Cooper Dawson, 27, was shot multiple times after being ambushed during a foot chase following a traffic stop in Greenville, Texas.
- Despite his critical injuries, Dawson returned fire and struck the suspect, who was also hospitalized with injuries.
- Dawson was airlifted to Medical City Plano, where he succumbed to his injuries; the suspect's condition and identity remain undisclosed.
- This marks the first line-of-duty death for the Greenville Police Department in more than 100 years, highlighting Dawson's legacy of service and heroism.
- The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation, and plans for memorial services and community support efforts for Dawson's family will be announced soon.
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