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Ermon Boyce Cox
- Aug. 17, 1958 -
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| Resided: |
AR, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Aug. 17, 1958 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Arkansas State Police
One State Police Plaza Dr
Little Rock, AR
72209 USA
(501)618-8000 |
| County: | Pulaski |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Trooper |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
No Info
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| Location: |
AR
USA
Sun. Aug. 17, 1958
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| Summary: |
Trooper Cox was shot and killed by a man suspected of driving while intoxicated. Trooper Cox and his 9 year-old son, in their personal automobile, had just left a store and followed the man into a nearby driveway. The suspect ran into his house, grabbed a rifle, and shot Trooper Cox through his windshield as he was backing away.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death on October 15, 1958. He was executed in Arkansas' electric chair on January 2, 1959.
Trooper Cox had served with the agency for 8 months. He was survived by his wife and three children. His 9 year-old son went on to become a Arkansas State Trooper
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