Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Johnathan Steve Cooper
Age : 27
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 06/06/2021
Location : 534 Ramsey Road
City : Lufkin
County : Angelina
State : Texas
Agency : Angelina County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/06/2021, deputies with the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a person described as homicidal and suicidal who had threatened his girlfriend and discharged a firearm at a residence on Ramsey Road. Deputies attempted to detain Johnathan Steve Cooper after arriving on scene. During the encounter, Cooper moved away from officers while holding a handgun. Deputies later located Cooper at another location. Police stated that Cooper discharged the weapon, after which deputies opened fire and shot him. Cooper died from his injuries. The shooting was placed under investigation. No deputies were charged.
