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On a tragic evening in Salem, Oregon, the life of 27-year-old John W. Cooper was cut short. It was May 7, 1981, during a ladies' night event at the Oregon Museum Tavern on Front Street NE, when the popular gathering spot turned into a scene of unimaginable violence. Cooper, a partner in his family's tool grinding business and a graduate of McNary High School, was among the patrons at the crowded tavern when the night took a horrifying turn.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., a man named Lawrenc ...Read More
At approximately 10:30 p.m., a man named Lawrenc ...Read More
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John W Cooper
Male
Salem
OR
1981-05-07
27
John
Cooper
12/02/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone,
I stumbled upon an article about the Oregon Museum Tavern shooting from back in 198... ...Read More
07/24/2024
I stumbled upon an article about the Oregon Museum Tavern shooting from back in 198... ...Read More
07/24/2024
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about how John W. Cooper was such a down-to-earth guy with... ...Read More
12/30/2023
I've been thinking a lot about how John W. Cooper was such a down-to-earth guy with... ...Read More
12/30/2023
Does anyone here know much about John W. Cooper's family or his background? It's so gut-wrenching to... ...Read More
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
