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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Dodge City Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
J. is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
J. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1927, 4 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1927, 220 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1927, 222 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 9.7% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Dodge City Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Dodge City Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-E
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