In memory of
August Kokko
1914
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- February 12, 1914, aged 45
Their life
Marshal August Kokko was shot and killed while taking a prisoner to jail.
The prisoner had been arrested for fighting at a boarding house on First Street. As the two walked towards the jail, one of the prisoner's friends shot Marshal Kokko four times. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Kokko was able to return fire and wounded the shooter. The marshal was taken to Hibbing Hospital where he died the following day.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was released on December 15, 1936, and deported to his native country, Yugoslavia.
Marshal Kokko had served with the Nashwauk Police Department for seven years.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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