Christopher Cope
Should Christopher Cope’s Sentence Be Life in Prison or the Death Penalty?
Jurors return to the Caddo district courtroom today to begin the punishment phase of the murder trial of 26-year-old Christopher Cope.
Cope was found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Shreveport Police Sergeant Tim Prunty two years ago.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Defense lawyers will be trying to get a life sentence.
Cope Found Guilty of Prunty’s Murder
Christopher Cope Is Guilty as Charged
Christopher Cope Jury Selection Continues
As Jury Selection Continues in Christopher Cope’s Murder Trial, Caddo District Attorney Discusses Selection Process
Big Cases in Caddo District Court Following Labor Day Break



