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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.
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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ardmore Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
D. is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
D. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
D. 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 1908, 1 officer at Ardmore Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1908, 10 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 20% of these deaths at Ardmore Police Department; January holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 20%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Ardmore Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Ardmore Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, D. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E
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