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On November 18, 1979, Patrolman David L. Coker, a 31-year-old officer with the New Mexico State Police, lost his life in a tragic incident during a traffic stop. The event occurred on Interstate 40, approximately five miles west of Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
During the traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle exited his car and approached Patrolman Coker's patrol car. The driver, who has not been named in the available sources, produced a. 38 caliber handgun and ordered Patrolman Coker to emp ...Read More
During the traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle exited his car and approached Patrolman Coker's patrol car. The driver, who has not been named in the available sources, produced a. 38 caliber handgun and ordered Patrolman Coker to emp ...Read More
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David Coker
Male
White / Caucasian
Santa Rosa
NM
1979-11-18
31
David
Coker
Primary Suspect Deceased
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following Patrolman Coker's case for a while now, and I keep thinking about the stranger w... ...Read More
12/11/2024
12/11/2024
Hey everyone, I came across some interesting details about the firearms involved in the tragic incid... ...Read More
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Has anyone else been thinking about the mindset of that passerby? I can’t imagine stumbling upon a... ...Read More
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
