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Resided:
AL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 24, 1938
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 49 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Sheffield Police Dept.
AL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
10 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AL
USA
Mon. Jan. 24, 1938
Summary:
Chief Cox was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a dance hall. Despite being mortally wounded, he was hit in the liver with a round from a Colt .45, Chief Cox was able to return fire and killed the suspect, hitting him six times.
Chief Cox had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and six children
