A police officer was killed during a shootout with a fleeing suspect. Greenville, TexasMonday, according to local law enforcement.
Officer Cooper Dawson of the Greenville Police Department suffered injuries to his side and leg during the incident, which happened in a wooded area behind homes on Pickett Street around 7:40 p.m., Greenville police said Tuesday morning. said in a statement. The area is about 50 miles northeast of downtown Dallas.
gave Fatal incident The suspect and his vehicle were discovered after Dawson conducted a traffic stop near the 3500 block of Pickett Street. At that point, the assailant fled, and Dawson pursued the suspect on foot, police said.
Officer Cooper Dawson of the Greenville Police Department in Texas was killed Monday. (Greenville Police Department)
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Dawson chased the suspect into a wooded area behind a home at 3517 Pickett Street, where the assailant “ambushed” him and shot him multiple times.
“Despite his serious injuries, Officer Dawson displayed extraordinary courage, returned fire, and killed the suspect,” Greenville said. The police said In a statement
Both Dawson and the suspect were transported to Hunt County Regional Hospital, according to KLTV. Dawson was later airlifted to Medical City Plano, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The condition of the suspect, who has not been named, has not been released.
Greenville Police Department vehicles are outside the scene where an officer was killed Monday night. (Fox 4)
Fox 4 News Video from the scene last night shows several police cars in front of the house and a white sedan parked outside. It’s unclear if the sedan was connected to the traffic stop. The scene is cordoned off with yellow police tape.
Dawson was a highly respected member of the force and previously served with the Garland Police Department, the Greenville Police Department said.
“His dedication to public service and his unwavering commitment to protecting the Greenville community will never be forgotten,” the statement said.
“We are heartbroken over the loss of Officer Cooper Dawson, who selflessly gave his life to serve and protect our community,” Greenville Police Chief Chris Smith said in the release. “We ask that you keep Officer Dawson’s family, our department, and the Greenville community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.”
Dawson is the first Greenville Police Department officer to die in the line of duty in more than 100 years, the release said.
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The scene where Officer Cooper Dawson was shot Monday. (Fox 4)
Police said the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers will conduct the investigation. gave Investigation As a third party investigative agency.
More details about memorial services and ways to support Officer Dawson’s family will be announced in the coming days, the release said. will be done
A squad car is being displayed in front of the police precinct station in honor of Dawson.