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Joseph L. Coote
- Mar. 22, 1961 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Mar. 22, 1961 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age |
| Agency |
Dept: | Nassau County Police Dept. - NY
1490 Franklin Ave Mineola, NY
11501 USA (516)573-7524 |
County: | Nassau |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 535 |
On The Job: |
5 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Wed. Mar. 22, 1961
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Summary: |
Patrolman Coote was shot and killed by one of three armed robbers he was attempting to arrest at the intersection of Brinkerhoff Lane and Third Street in Manhasset. The suspects fled the scene but were later arrested.
The gunman, age 21, who had the words I HATE COPS tattooed on his chest, was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled April 18, 1988. The other two suspects, both 19, were convicted of manslaughter and robbery and sentenced to 35 to 70 years in prison. One of them was paroled in 1983.
Patrolman Coote had been with the agency for five years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
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