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Joseph M. Cournoyer

Case from Washington, DC dated Jan 29, 1985

Victim Details

Joseph M. Cournoyer

Male

White / Caucasian

Washington

DC

1985-01-29

30

Joseph

M. Cournoyer

07/15/2026

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In the winter of 1985, a dedicated police sergeant's life was tragically cut short in the line of duty. Joseph M. Cournoyer, a 30-year-old male, had served with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department for six years, earning his sergeant stripes just six months prior to his death on January 29th. His wife was left to mourn his sudden and violent passing.

On that fateful evening, Sergeant Cournoyer was on patrol when he responded to a robbery at a Murry's Steaks store. The suspe ...
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  • Sergeant Joseph M. Cournoyer - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
  • Memorial to Joseph M. Cournoyer | mpdc - DC.gov
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