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Chief of Police B.B. Cox was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a dance hall. Despite being mortally wounded Chief Cox was able to return fire and killed the suspect, shooting him six times. Chief Cox had served with the Sheffield Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Cox gave the Sheffield Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sheffield 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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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Sheffield Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
B. is one of 405 officers killed feloniously in AL, 63% of the 643 remembered there.
B. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
B. is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 3 officers in AL were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 131 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 10.
In 1938, 111 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1938, 113 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
B. was 49. Of the 344 killed feloniously in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 49; the middle age was 40. B. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
B. was 49. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. B. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
B. was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. B. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.4% of these deaths in AL; September holds the most, 9.9%. Mondays: 13.6%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Sheffield Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63% of all 643 deaths in AL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.8% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Sheffield Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, B. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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