Greenville Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Add to My HeroesCooper 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
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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.
-J.P. Morillos
Officer J.P. Morillos
Garland Police Dept.
March 1, 2025
