Stanley W. Cooper

United States Department of Justice – Marshals Service*

Las Vegas Nevada

End of Watch: Monday, January 4, 2010

Biographical Info

Age: 72

Tour of Duty: 42 years

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Date of Incident: Monday, January 4, 2010

Incident Location: Nevada

Weapon Used: Shotgun

Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Special Deputy Marshal Stanley Cooper was shot and killed when a man entered the lobby of the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, and opened fire with a shotgun. A United States deputy marshal was also wounded.

The suspect was pursued across the street by several deputy marshals. He was shot and killed in the ensuing gunfight with the officers.

Special Deputy Marshal Cooper had served as a federally deputized court officer for 16 years after retiring with 26 years as a police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

*(Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 16 Row H     View The Plaque