Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Cook was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man. The man pulled out a handgun and shot Constable Cook and two men who were with the constable.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison January 15, 1909.
No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) November 3rd, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Cook served with the Ardmore Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ardmore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Cook.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable D. B. Cook is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ardmore Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. D. B. Cook's cause is highlighted.
How D. B. Cook Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. D. B. Cook is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. D. B. Cook was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Ardmore Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
