Detective Thomas (Bruce) Cooper
Kingston Police Force
Ontario
End of Watch: Thursday, November 8, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Not available
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective Cooper attended 40 Lower Union St. in the City of Kingston to assist 2 uniform officers. The call concerned a domestic dispute involving a man with a gun. The suspect opened fire at the scene first through a wall and then an open door. Detective Cooper was struck in the head and succumbed to his wounds November 8, 1973.

The assailant was arrested and charged with murder, convicted of non-capital murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was released on parole September 19, 1983.

Detective Cooper had 16 years service at the time of his death.

Detective Cooper is survived by his wife and 6 children.