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Eugene R. Cooper
United States · Aged 55 · Died 06/03/2003
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Eugene Cooper broke into Jennifer Cooper's home, armed with a gun, and threatened to kill her, police said. Jennifer's screams awakened her roommate, who called 911. When police arrived, the husband was standing inside the door, naked, holding the handgun. He screamed for officers to "Get out!" He was ordered to drop the weapon but raised it at the officers. Officer Ruben Ruiz, 33, with two years on the force, fired at least once, killing him.
Alleged responsible partyPhoenix Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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