Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief Cox was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for stealing chickens. The suspect shot Chief Cox six times and then stole his car. He was later shot and killed by a posse.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Cox served with the Dodge City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dodge City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Cox.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police J. E. Cox 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Dodge City Police Department, 4 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. J. E. Cox's cause is highlighted.
How J. E. Cox Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. J. E. Cox is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. J. E. Cox was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Dodge City Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
