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- Jan. 03, 1986 -
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Resided: VA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jan. 03, 1986
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Virginia State Police
7700 Midlothian Turnpike  
North Chesterfield, VA   23235   USA
(804)674-2000
County: Chesterfield
Dept. Type: State/Police
Hero's Rank: Trooper
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 1551
On The Job: 5 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: VA   USA   Fri. Jan. 03, 1986
Summary: Trooper McCoy was shot and killed after responding to reports of a vehicle being driven erratically on I-81 near Salem, Virginia. As he approached the vehicle the suspects ambushed him and wounded him. As he attempted to crawl back to his patrol car one of the suspects shot and killed him.

The men had just stolen the vehicle from West Virginia after shooting the owner. After shooting Trooper McCoy the suspects ran to a nearby residence, killed one of the residents, kidnapped the man's wife, and stole their van. A chase ensued in which the men shot and killed the hostage before both committing suicide.

Trooper McCoy had served with the agency for 5.5 years. He was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and brother.

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